IBM exits the general-purpose facial-recognition business
IBM publicly disclosed that it would no longer market, sell, or update general-purpose facial-recognition and analysis products, while continuing support for existing customers as needed.
AWAY FROM DOOM30confidence 93/100
Why it moved the index
A major supplier's completed exit reduced new commercial diffusion of a surveillance capability associated with profiling and mass monitoring. Continuing support for existing customers and availability from other vendors limit the effect.
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Assessment history
- R1Away 30 · confidence 93
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