The FBI has put out a request for information regarding (RFI) open-source facial recognition capabilities which it hopes to acquire in the future. The technology they are desiring would function similar to what is offered through companies like Clearview AI and PimEyes, both of which have been heavily scrutinized and sued for privacy violations. RFI responses are due by October 15. Time will tell whether or not the FBI adds open-source facial recognition software to its arsenal of surveillance options. https://www.activistpost.com/2024/09/fbi-seeks-options-for-clearview-ai-type-facial-recognition-searches.html