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Facebook will shut down facial recognition system

By Sheila Dang and Elizabeth Culliford

Nov 3 2021 7:01AM

Citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.

Facebook will shut down facial recognition system

Facebook said it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology. "Regulators are still in the process of providing a clear set of rules governing its use," ...

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