- On April 27, 2025, São Paulo launched "Smart Sampa," a massive surveillance network comprising 25,000 AI-equipped cameras utilizing facial recognition technology. This system has already assisted in capturing over 1,000 fugitives and locating missing persons within six months. Despite its effectiveness, the initiative has faced criticism regarding privacy concerns and potential misuse of collected data
- On April 8, 2025, the Colorado legislature approved the use of facial recognition technology for school security, despite other restrictions. This decision aims to enhance safety measures in educational institutions but has sparked debates over privacy and ethical considerations.
- On April 9, 2025, the New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia launched a pilot program for an upgraded Digital Photo Card incorporating facial recognition technology. This initiative allows residents to verify their credentials digitally, enhancing privacy and security in personal identity verification processes.
- In February 2025, Hoan Ton-That, the CEO of Clearview AI, resigned and was succeeded by Hal Lambert and Richard Schwartz. The company, known for scraping online images for facial recognition purposes, has faced numerous lawsuits and significant fines but continues to expand its operations, focusing on federal partnerships to enhance national security.
