Topic: Kashmir Hill

The New York Times reported on Clearview AI, a company that scraped billions of photos from social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn to create a facial recognition tool for law enforcement. Reporter Kashmir Hill's investigation revealed that over 600 agencies are using the technology to identify individuals from CCTV footage. The European Union is reportedly considering a temporary ban on facial recognition in public spaces to address privacy concerns.

Gizmodo reporter Kashmir Hill attempted to cut Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple out of her life for an experiment. Hill concluded that it is "not possible" to navigate the modern world without these companies, citing difficulties in staying in contact with friends who only use Instagram. Critics argue her "psychosis" stems from a refusal to use traditional communication methods like phone calls or antennas.