IBM has said it will stop offering facial recognition or analysis software and will oppose use of the technology for mass surveillance and racial profiling
.The tech firm's decision comes as the US contends with nationwide protests over the killing of a black man,"IBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of basic human rights and freedoms, or any purpose which is not consistent with our values and principles of trust and transparency," he was quoted as saying in the letter.
Government officials across the country have proposed reforms to address police brutality and racial injustice aimed at boosting oversight of law enforcement agencies.In the letter sent to prominent US senators, including Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, Mr Krishna also called for greater transparency and accountability to policing.
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