The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging the federal government to issue a temporary ban on “high-risk” use of facial recognition pending legislation, IT News reports. The commission recommends introducing legislation “that regulates the use of facial recognition and other biometric technology,” establishing an “artificial intelligence safety commissioner” and notifying affected individuals “where artificial intelligence is materially used in making an administrative decision.” AHRC Commissioner Edward Santow said, “Australians have consistently told us that new technology needs to be fair and accountable.”
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