Facial recognition, a powerful tool for control and repression in authoritarian regimes.
Georgian Protesters Use Masks to Evade Facial Recognition Amidst Government Crackdown In recent weeks, anti-government demonstrations in Georgia have taken on a carnival-esque atmosphere, albeit with less joy. Venetian masks adorned with glitter, black lace headbands, clown masks, and oversized heart-shaped glasses are now common sights. In Tbilisi, protesters are engaging in a creative arms…