Alphabet CEO Pichai backs temporary ban on facial-recognition technology

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Alphabet CEO Pichai backs temporary ban on facial-recognition technology
The chief executive of Google parent company Alphabet on Monday backed an EU proposal to temporarily ban facial-recognition technology because of the possibility that it could be used for nefarious purposes. "I think it is important that governments and regulations tackle it sooner rather than ...

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