Key facts
- The US Secret Service has adopted a face-scanning mobile phone application.
- This application is similar to a tool used by federal immigration agents for identification.
- Federal immigration agents have used their tool for months as part of a mass deportation effort.
The US Secret Service has adopted a face-scanning mobile phone application, mirroring a technology previously employed by federal immigration agents. This tool has been utilized by immigration agents for several months as part of a broader strategy for mass deportations, enabling them to identify individuals.
The adoption of similar facial recognition technology by the Secret Service raises questions about its application and potential impact on identification processes within the agency.