15 May 2020

Clearview AI searched for dozens of people in NZ

From Morning Report, 7:41 am on 15 May 2020

An update on our story from earlier in the week about an unapproved police trial of new technology using controversial facial recognition software.

It was used to conduct dozens of searches for people in New Zealand.

This week, RNZ revealed the police didn't have any of the necessary clearance from their bosses or the government to test American software Clearview AI.

Mackenzie Smith has more details.