Lightfoot’s office was blindsided by CPD’s use of controversial facial recognition software — then raised serious concerns – Chicago Sun-Times*

By Jan. 24, 2020, when Lightfoot’s office was apparently informed of the contract, the startup was already facing a lawsuit filed in federal court in Chicago alleging its software violates Illinois’ stringent biometric protection law.

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