Iran Says Face Recognition Will ID Women Breaking Hijab Laws
"Iranian women are baring their heads to protest government controls. A top official said algorithms can identify anyone flouting dress codes."
https://www.wired.com/story/iran-says-face-recognition-will-id-women-breaking-hijab-laws/?s=35
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Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women
"In a further attempt to rein in the increasing number of women defying Iran's compulsory dress code, authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women, the police announced on Saturday.
After they have been identified, violators will receive “warning text messages as to the consequences”, police said in a statement."
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-installs-cameras-public-places-identify-penalise-unveiled-women-police-2023-04-08/
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Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women
"In a further attempt to rein in the increasing number of women defying Iran's compulsory dress code, authorities are installing cameras in public places and thoroughfares to identify and penalise unveiled women, the police announced on Saturday.
After they have been identified, violators will receive “warning text messages as to the consequences”, police said in a statement."