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New Orleans Police Halt Controversial Facial Recognition Program

5/21/2025

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New Orleans police have halted their use of a controversial private facial recognition network due to rising concerns about legality and civil liberties. Project NOLA, with over 200 surveillance cameras, faces backlash for potential racial bias and insufficient public oversight, prompting advocates to demand a permanent stop to this invasive technology that jeopardizes individual rights.

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New Orleans police have halted their use of a controversial private facial recognition network due to rising concerns about legality and civil liberties. Project NOLA, with over 200 surveillance cameras, faces backlash for potential racial bias and insufficient public oversight, prompting advocates to demand a permanent stop to this invasive technology that jeopardizes individual rights.