The Digital Press

A new AI tool called Track enables police and federal agencies to track individuals across video footage using attributes like body size, clothing, and hair, bypassing facial recognition restrictions.

Why it matters: Track allows law enforcement to surveil and identify people even when facial recognition is legally prohibited or faces are obscured.

The stakes: This tool raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns, potentially enabling widespread, invasive surveillance without clear legal limits.

The big picture: Track’s use is expanding rapidly among US police and federal agencies, reflecting a growing trend in AI-powered video analytics for law enforcement.

Commenters say: Many express alarm over privacy violations and potential abuse, warning Track creates unprecedented surveillance capabilities beyond traditional facial recognition.