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In a collaboration with the Israeli government and military, the startup Corsight has been involved in deploying a comprehensive facial recognition program across the #Gaza Strip. The initiative aims to identify members of Hamas, the group behind the October 7 attack, which remains a prime target for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Amidst ongoing massive attacks in the region, civilian casualties have reached tens of thousands. Corsight claims its technology can identify individuals even if less than 50% of their face is visible. Israeli forces have installed cameras throughout Gaza for this purpose. However, The New York Times and The Verge report significant errors and reliability issues with Corsight's technology, including a case where a Palestinian was wrongly detained and tortured due to a misidentification as one of the October attackers. These incidents highlight the severe risks associated with AI reliance for identification purposes, amid EU regulations banning AI for public space person recognition, barring extreme circumstances such as terrorism. Corsight, founded in 2019 with a $5 million fundraise, also collaborates with authorities worldwide, including in Bogotá, Colombia, showcasing the global footprint of its technology amidst controversies.

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