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Traveling this summer? Maybe don’t let the airport scan your face. (www.vox.com)

submitted 2 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Travelers can opt out of facial recognition at US airports by requesting manual ID verification, though resistance or intimidation may occur.
Facial recognition poses privacy risks, including potential data breaches, misidentification, and normalization of surveillance.
The Algorithmic Justice League's "Freedom Flyers" campaign aims to raise awareness of these issues and encourage passengers to exercise their right to opt out.

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[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

One day you can ascend to even go smartphone-free.

Ascended to that in late 2014 because using a smartphone was a trigger for my anxiety.

Back to using those since 2020 because of WhatsApp calls, apps for every shit and such being needed in life.

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I have two these days, one Google™️ Pixel™️ for all government and job bullshit, and one crappy old riced to hell and back Sony for everything else. No Google play, no SIM, rooted and ROM'd, no problems, just a neat multi tool in a pinch.

[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

OK, I'll see what I can find