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Amazon Rekognition faces scrutiny in false arrest lawsuit
The system identified Christopher Gatlin as a suspect, leading to his arrest and 17-month incarceration.
- Date it happened
- 2021-08-14
- Organisation involved
- St. Louis County Police Department
- Product, system or model
- Amazon Rekognition
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