Microsoft Tried to Sell Its Facial Recognition System to DEA

facial recognition technology It is known as a technology that is at the center of many discussions. This practice, which is a part of daily life in countries such as China, is also a matter of serious debate in some countries. 

One of the technology giants with facial recognition system MicrosoftIn a recent statement, he said that they would not sell these systems to the police unless they were legally obliged to do so. Years ago, the company thought differently.

Offer from Microsoft to RIA:

According to newly revealed correspondence, Microsoft provided facial recognition technology to law enforcement agencies years ago. to sell tried. The unit of the American Federal Government that works in the fight against drugs DEA Microsoft met with and offered to sell the system.

These e-mail conversations were intercepted on the grounds that they used facial recognition technology. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the DEA and FBI It was among the evidence presented to the court by. 

MicrosoftAlthough it said in its previous statement that it would not sell this product to the police, it did not make any promises when it came to federal organizations. In other words, the realization of such an agreement one day would not contradict Microsoft's statement.

ACLU against facial recognition technology:

Statement from the ACLU It was stated that Microsoft did not make a statement about whether or not it would sell the technology to federal organizations. In addition, it was stated that the organization called DEA has been the pioneer of the anti-drug fight so far, and now the powers of the organization are gradually expanding.

Based on emails Microsoft, explained the features and capabilities of the facial recognition system in his presentation to DEA agents. It was also stated that the DEA attempted to take such a step after the reaction it faced from the FBI. Facial recognition systems, especially racist prejudices has been criticized for this. In addition, such technologies are currently taking place in the USA. Black Lives Matter It is stated that it can be used to identify citizens in protests such as

With its latest statements, Microsoft has joined Amazon and IBM in making public statements about facial recognition technology. US President Donald Trump He stated that the company "may lose government contracts" after this decision.