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Facial recognition technology ‘fundamentally undemocratic,’ says Angus as critics wary of political use

Of the four recognized parties in the House, the Liberals are the only ones confirmed to be using these algorithms, with the NDP saying that they don’t use it, and no response from the Conservatives or the Bloc.

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July 28, 2021

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Facial recognition technology ‘fundamentally undemocratic,’ says Angus as critics wary of political use

Of the four recognized parties in the House, the Liberals are the only ones confirmed to be using these algorithms, with the NDP saying that they don’t use it, and no response from the Conservatives or the Bloc.

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