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Re:Facial recognition CEO: software is not ready for use by ... by extralego on Tuesday June 26, 2018 @06:49AM (#17399428)
>We need movement from the top of every single company in this space to put a stop to these kinds of sales.

What are some historical examples in which industry coalitions of unprovoked top private executives refused government contracts in the name of the civil rights of their fellow citizens?

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Re:Facial recognition CEO: software is not ready for use by ... by MarkMMullin on Tuesday June 26, 2018 @12:29PM (#17401960)
Enhanced radiation weapons, aka neutron bombs - there was initial excitement followed by a mass exodus - the govt held on for a while longer, but they move slowly - the labs and contractors visibly got cold feet over this
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Re:Facial recognition CEO: software is not ready for use by ... by maxxxxx on Tuesday June 26, 2018 @09:02AM (#17400202)
None. They'll happily go along as long there is money to be made.
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