The facial recognition software cops are raving about
Sep 19, 2023

The facial recognition software cops are raving about

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Journalist Kashmir Hill spent the last four years writing about a company that says it can find any face anywhere on the internet. Her conclusion? Clearview AI is changing privacy as we know it.

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Facial recognition startup Clearview AI could change privacy as we know it

Sep 19, 2023
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"There is still no overarching law guarantee­ing Americans control over what photos are taken of them, what is written about them, or what is done with their personal data," Kashmir Hill writes.
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Olive oil prices climb amid drought, heat in Mediterranean

Sep 19, 2023
Weather extremes have threatened global olive oil supplies for the second year as the appetite for EVOO grows in the U.S.
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Music from the episode

TV Queen Wild Nothing
Ride or Die (feat. Foster the People) The Knocks, Foster The People
What's the Difference Dr. Dre, Eminem, Xzibit
Orchids Monster Rally
Oh Devil Electric Guest
Just The Two Of Us Marcin, Ichika Nito

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer