India to Use AI-Based Facial Recognition At Railway Stations To Identify Sex Offenders

The Indian government will soon begin using artificial intelligence-based facial recognition systems at major railway stations, including Mumbai CST, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad, to track individuals listed in the National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO). The initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance passenger safety, particularly for women, under the Centre’s Safe City project. The AI system will

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Wouldn’t this be a good thing? MS social media age verification law can go into effect.

A recent ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing Mississippi to move forward with a law requiring age verification for social media users. While some argued that such measures infringe on privacy and expression, it’s worth asking: if law enforcement is truly concerned about adults using the internet to prey on minors, shouldn’t age verification be the

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Holy Cow! One day late for registration gets someone 4 years in prison.

A registrant from Hernando County got 4 years in prison for being one day late for registration! The charges stem from a July 5, 2024, arrest for failure to comply with reporting requirements. According to the sheriff’s office, XXXX reported to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office on July 5, 2024, for a required 30-day transient check-in. A review of the

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Help Keep the Momentum Going!

Several years ago, FAC launched a petition on Change.org urging the United Nations to recognize public sex offender registration as a violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then, more than 8,000 individuals have signed on, many bravely sharing their personal experiences with the registry. We’re deeply grateful for those who have spoken out and taken a stand

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