The RCMP acknowledged use of Clearview AI's facial recognition technology in a statement Thursday, detailing its use to rescue children from abuse. CBC News has requested further details of where else the force is using Clearview AI, but has yet to receive a response. Country-wide guidelines comingThe federal watchdog also said that every privacy regulator in every province has agreed to develop guidance for organizations using facial recognition technology. Calgary police regularly use facial recognition technology, and Toronto police have tested out their own system. Edmonton and Saskatoon are considering using facial recognition technology.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2020 00:45 UTC