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He Was Innocent. But A Facial Recognition ‘Match’ Got This Black Man Arrested


Nijeer Parks couldn’t have committed the crime. That didn’t stop police from arresting him based off of a false facial recognition match. Here’s why the technology can often misidentify Black people, with serious consequences.

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Podcast: Seattle Medium Opens Nominations For Best Of The Best Northwest...

The Seattle Medium has launched the inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Reader’s Choice Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate individuals, businesses, organizations, and leaders who significantly contribute to the Pacific Northwest community. The campaign is presently in its nominations phase, emphasizing community participation to identify those making a substantial impact.