Microsoft bans police face recognition sales as Big Tech reacts to protests

Reuters Thursday, 11 June 2020 ()
Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it would await federal regulation before selling facial recognition to police departments, making it the latest big firm to back away from the surveillance business following protests against police brutality.
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News video: Microsoft Employees Speak Out Against Seattle Police

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 Microsoft employees speak up and demand the company sever its ties with the Seattle Police Department after reports of hostile and violent interactions with the public during George Floyd protests.