News

WEF launches framework for "trustworthy use" of facial recognition technology

03 Mar 2020

The framework aims to operationalise use cases and is designed to be deployed and tested as a tool to mitigate risks from potential unethical practices of the technology.

UK's ICO investigates use of live facial recognition technology

16 Aug 2019

The Information Commissioner’s investigation follows concerns reported in the media regarding the use of the technology in the King’s Cross area of London.

Commissioner calls for new privacy laws to address smart city risks

08 Jul 2019

Brian Beamish says Ontario’s privacy laws have not kept pace with digital technologies and practices such as sensors, big data analytics and AI.

Brexit "chaos" threatening progress of technological change in the UK

12 Jun 2019

The mayor of London warns that the ongoing Brexit discussions are resulting in the Government side-lining preparations for the impact of rapid technological change.

Portland pilots Sidewalk Labs’ mobile location data software

30 May 2019

The tool uses location data to model how people travel in cities.

Special Reports

Building bridges in the Covid-19 fightback

SmartCitiesWorld talks to Octavi de la Varga, secretary general of Metropolis, about how its digital platform is helping the global village battle against Covid-19.