IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the technology can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.

Ongoing protests responding to the death of George Floyd have sparked a broader reckoning over racial injustice and a closer look at the use of police technology to track demonstrators and monitor American neighborhoods.

IBM is one of several big tech firms that had earlier sought to improve the accuracy of their face-scanning software after research found racial and gender disparities.

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Robert De Niro talks racial tension in the US as the dad of 6 biracial kids, says cops have to 'change'

Robert De Niro shared his thoughts on the current racial tensions in the United States as the parent of six biracial children. The 76-year-old actor appeared Thursday on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and was asked about his thoughts on the ongoing protests sparked by the police-involved death of George Floyd.The actor noted that, even though he’s the father of adult biracial children, he too had blind spots when it comes to racism and his privilege.

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Local business owner helps others following looting, vandalism

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A local business owner who had his own businesses looted during the unrest throughout the city is reinvesting in the community and helping others.Conversations about the path to progress following the George Floyd killing often require people to look past their individual emotional responses and try to figure out how to work towards a common good.“I know in the 2 stores that got hit, Fox St. and Parkside, those are two communities that really rely on us.

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Ludacris Opens Up About George Floyd's Funeral & What He's Doing to Fight Racial Inequality

Taking action in more ways than one. Ludacris was working to launch Kid Nation, a platform that aims to educate the next generation about current events through music, before George Floyd's death.

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How the Fashion Industry Is Answering the Call for Racial Equality and Economic Justice

Over the last few weeks, tens of thousands of people have taken to streets, parks, plazas and monuments all over the world to protest against racism and injustice. Spurred on at first by the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee against the man's neck for almost nine minutes—an encounter caught on video that went pinging around the world—it soon became apparent that what happened to Floyd was going to have far greater repercussions.

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Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

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Tour recognizes racial injustice with moment of silence

FORT WORTH, Texas – Colonial already was quiet with no spectators around for the return of the PGA Tour on Thursday. And then at 8:46 a.m., it came to a standstill.Commissioner Jay Monahan stood on the first tee for the 8:46 a.m.

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Oprah Winfrey continued to have an open conversation with black artists and activists on Wednesday aimed at determining how America can help eradicate systemic inequality and racism. Winfrey's two-night conversation, called "Where Do We Go From Here?", featuring director Ava DuVernay, former U.S.

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Piers Morgan lands 681 Ofcom complaints over GMB interviews in just eight days

Good Morning Britain has reportedly been hit with 681 Ofcom complaints over Piers Morgan's fiery interviews in just eight days.

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Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

NEW YORK – Amazon on Wednesday banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year, making it the latest tech giant to step back from law-enforcement use of systems that have been criticized for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.The Orlando Police Department tested the software from December 2017 up until the pilot program ended in July.The Seattle-based company did not say why it took action now. Ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd have focused attention on racial injustice in the U.S.

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Matthew McConaughey asks Emmanuel Acho how he can get over his 'white allergies'

Matthew McConaughey appeared on the second episode of Emmanuel Acho’s show to ask how he, as a white person, can be better about dismantling systemic racism. The former NFL star welcomed the Oscar-winner as a guest following a solo episode of his new show “Uncomfortable Conversation with a Black Man.” Acho started the show in the wake of national protests against police brutality that were sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, More Stars Rally Support for L.A.'s Black-Owned Businesses

Institutional racism. Economic inequality.

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Scots gyms vow to cut ties with global CrossFit brand after racial remarks from CEO

racial remarks from their CEO.Greg Glassman - the American co-founder of the hugely-successful cult fitness company - was forced to stand down after a major backlash to his tweets about George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minneapolis last month.A string of Scottish gyms affiliated with the brand have now vowed to follow the lead of a number of big-name sports companies and athletes who turned their back on the firm.Glassman - whose company generates more than £3billion in annual revenue - sparked fury when he tweeted: “It’s FLOYD-19”, in response to a post by Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation which described racism and discrimination as a “public health issue”.He later tweeted: “Your failed model quarantined

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Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Stacey Abrams Call for Systemic Change Amid Events "That Demand Action"

"We find ourselves on a precipice, on a tipping point," Oprah Winfrey said as she opened a conversation with black artists and activists on Tuesday aimed at determining how America can funnel the rage and protests of recent weeks into action to eradicate systemic inequality and racism. Following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who pleaded for air as a Minnesota police officer kneeled on his neck, as well as of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and ensuing protests nationwide, Winfrey's two-night conversation, called "Where Do We Go From Here?", featured director Ava DuVernay, former U.S.

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CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

WASHINGTON : The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.Greg Glassman said in a statement posted on CrossFit Inc.'s website late Tuesday that he decided to retire. Glassman had apologized earlier for tweets that sparked online outrage by connecting Floyd, a black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the coronavirus pandemic.He said he had made a mistake and should have been more sensitive, but denied being racist.“On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members," he said.

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Taylor Swift: “Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and US state governments”

Taylor Swift has spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, saying that “racial injustice has been ingrained deeply” into local and state governments in the US and that change “must be made there”.The singer tweeted her views as worldwide anti-racism protests following the killing of George Floyd on May 25 continue.

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Brad Pitt wears George Floyd hoodie at Black Lives Matter protest; Alia Shawkat apologises for old racial slur

Brad Pitt has stepped out to show his support towards the Black Lives Matter protest in the US. The Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star, who has been couped up in his Los Angeles home since the Coronavirus-induced lockdown was announced, was spotted at a huge LA protest.

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Were they worth it?: Key protest movements over the decades

LONDON – The protests that left much of the world in a haze of tear gas last year were slowed by a pandemic – until the death of George Floyd sparked a global uprising against police brutality and racial inequality.From Hong Kong to Khartoum, Baghdad to Beirut, Gaza to Paris and Caracas to Santiago, people took to the streets in 2019 for the pursuits of freedom, sovereignty or simply a life less shackled by hardship while few prospered. It seemed as if the streets were agitated everywhere but the United States.Now, after the death of Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who died in police custody when a white officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for several minutes, protests rage around the globe.

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Trump eyes racial equality debate through economic lens

WASHINGTON – In his comments since George Floyd died, President Donald Trump has shared lots of opinions about the need for “law and order,” about fighting crime and the dangerous ideas of the “liberal left.” When it comes to addressing racism, not so much. Trump has remained largely silent on that, except to argue that a strong economy is the best antidote.

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Black Lives Matter: Taylor Swift urges fans to combat racial injustice & police brutality by voting

Taylor Swift finally broke her silence and publically extended her support of the ongoing Black lives Matter movement. Swift took to twitter and spoke about racial injustice and police brutality and urged people to use their vote as a tool to fight racism.

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Taylor Swift calls for police reform after dragging Trump: ‘Racial injustice is ingrained deeply’

Taylor Swift has taken another political stand to encourage the fight against racial injustice, while championing police reform. The Shake It Off singer, who previously kept her political views private, took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out the systemic racism in the US following the tragic death of black man George Floyd, who died after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck as he struggled for breath. ‘Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there,’ Taylor tweeted. ‘In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind‘We need to fight for mail-in voting for the 2020 election.

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After George Floyd killing, Trump avoids talk of racial bias

WASHINGTON – In the two weeks since George Floyd died, President Donald Trump has shared lots of opinions about the need for “law and order,” about fighting crime and the dangerous ideas of the “liberal left.” When it comes to addressing racism, not so much. Trump has remained largely silent on that, except to argue that a strong economy is the best antidote.

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John Legend condemns ‘bigot’ Trump over response to Black Lives Matter protests

John Legend has attacked Donald Trump for his response to the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the US, describing him as a “bigot” with a “sick mind”.

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Natalie Portman felt ‘fear’ over Defund The Police movement as her white privilege made her ‘feel safe’

Natalie Portman has opened up about her initial reaction to the Defund The Police movement in America, and admits to feeling ‘fear’ about the idea. Following the horrific death of George Floyd during an arrest last month, a campaign against the authorities on a local and state level has gathered momentum, with Black Lives Matter supporters calling for cuts to police budgets to invest the money into communities of colour. Star Wars actress Natalie admits she was initially cautious about the movement due to her having ‘white privilege’ which means she’s less likely to be subjected to police brutality.

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NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images HAMPTON, Ga. - Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can't Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country's social unrest. The governing body vowed to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death.During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.“Thank you for your time,” Phelps said.

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Couple Gets Married, Joins Philadelphia Protesters in Moving Moment: Watch

, the newlyweds had already postponed their larger wedding celebration due to the coronavirus pandemic but decided to keep their same nuptials date. Dr. Kerry Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon had their nuptials this weekend at Logan Hotel in Philadelphia —they joined the #blacklivesmatter protestors outside who cheered them on.

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ACLU files lawsuit against Minnesota police over journalists allegedly targeted at protests

FILE - A medic protester assists a member of the media after police started firing tear gas and rubber bullets near the 5th police precinct during a demonstration to call for justice for George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of the Minn MINNEAPOLIS - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has announced that is filing a class-action lawsuit against Minnesota’s state and local law enforcement officials, citing instances in which journalists have allegedly experienced “repeated abuse” by law enforcement officers while covering protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The announcement comes as videos and images continue to surface of questionable police tactics on demonstrators who have been protesting in

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Jennifer Aniston donates $1M to racial justice charity Color of Change

Jennifer Aniston has reportedly donated $1 million to Color of Change, the world's largest racial justice organization, as Black Lives Matter fueled protests continue in response to George Floyd's May 25 death in police custody in Minneapolis.According to widely circulated report from The Mirror, the "Friends" alum "wanted to show her support" for racial justice movements as the U.S. grapples with systemic racism."Like most people, Jen has been deeply affected by what is going on in America and the terrible injustice that people of color experience every day," a source told the outlet.

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NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice

HAMPTON, Ga. – HAMPTON, Ga.Bubba Wallace donned a black T-shirt with the words “I Can't Breathe” and NASCAR paused before Sunday's Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway to acknowledge the country's social unrest. The governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death.During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.

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Michelle Obama Gets Emotional in Powerful 'Dear Class of 2020' Commencement Address

The YouTube Originals special, airing on Sunday, features both Barack andMichelle Obama as commencement speakers. The pair kicked things off with a joint message to students early on in the program.

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Jennifer Aniston gives $1 million to racial justice charity: 'It's our responsibility to make noise'

Jennifer Aniston has donated a substantial sum of money 'to the charity she felt resonated with her the most' after being 'deeply affected' by the unjust killing of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.The Friends actress, 51, gave $1 million to Color Of Change, a nonprofit civil rights advocacy group and 'the nation’s largest online racial justice organization,' according to The Mirror.As a source explained, 'Like most people, Jen has been deeply affected by what is going on in America and the terrible injustice that people of color experience every day.' 'Deeply affected': Jennifer Aniston has donated a substantial sum of money 'to the charity she felt resonated with her the most' after recent events'She

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Philadelphia Inquirer editor resigns over 'Buildings Matter' headline

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Inquirer's top editor is resigning after an uproar over a headline lamenting damage to businesses amid turbulent protests denouncing police brutality against people of color, the paper announced Saturday.The newspaper said Stan Wischnowski, 58, was stepping down as senior vice president and executive editor.The Inquirer had apologized for a "horribly wrong" decision to use the headline, "Buildings Matter, Too," on a column Tuesday about looting and vandalism on the margins of protests of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis at the hands of a white police officer.The backlash came as The New York Times was widely criticized for publishing an opinion piece by U.S. Sen.

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Justin Bieber Promises To Use His ‘Platform’ To ‘Speak Up About Racial Injustice’

Justin Bieber is “committed to using his platform” to speak up about racial injustice.

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Protests continue in NYC amid lingering tensions over curfew

NEW YORK – Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd continued in New York City on Saturday amid lingering tension between protesters and police over the city’s 8 p.m. curfew.Thousands took to the streets around the city, a day after mostly peaceful demonstrations Friday night that were punctuated by some minor flare-ups as police sought to enforce the curfew.

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LIVE UPDATES: Protests over George Floyd death continue across US, world

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s the latest on protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, a black man who died as a white police officer knelt on his neck.SOUTH KOREAIn South Korea’s capital, Seoul, protesters gathered for a second straight day to denounce Floyd’s death. Wearing masks and black shirts, dozens of demonstrators marched through a commercial district amid a police escort, carrying signs such as “George Floyd Rest in Peace” and “Koreans for Black Lives Matter.”AUSTRALIAIn Brisbane, the Queensland state capital, organizers said about 30,000 people gathered, forcing police to shut down some major downtown streets.

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NASCAR looks to steer clear of protests over George Floyd

HAMPTON, Ga. – HAMPTON, Ga.NASCAR has a checkered racial history.

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Anthony Joshua attends Black Lives Matter march in his hometown over George Floyd's death

Anthony Joshua has shown his support for the Black Lives Matter movement by attending a protest march in his hometown.

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Murphy says NJ's guard troops returning from Washington over weekend

TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey’s 85 National Guard troops dispatched to Washington, D.C.

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Growing concerns about U.S. police response to peaceful protests

Viral videos of police using violence against peaceful protestors are sparking even more outrage in the U.S., as protests continue in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Jackson Proskow shows you the encounter that has police in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Over 15,000 people in Edmonton gather for equality rally at Alberta legislature grounds

George Floyd, a large rally planned for Edmonton got underway Friday evening.Shortly after 8 p.m., police told Global News they estimated at least 15,000 people were in attendance.A number of community groups, including Black Lives Matter YEG, planned a demonstration at the Alberta legislature and the legislature grounds.At 4:30 p.m., a Black Lives Matter rally got underway in front of the legislature, where a number of people spoke to the crowd that had assembled there.The 4:30 Black Lives Matter rally is underway.

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Turning grief into change, movement targets racial injustice

Momentum for what many hope is a sustained movement aimed at tackling racial injustice and police reforms promised to grow Saturday as more protesters filled streets around the world and mourners prepared to gather in the U.S. for a second memorial service for George Floyd, who died a dozen days ago at the hands of police in Minneapolis.Formal and impromptu memorials to Floyd over the last several days have stretched from Minneapolis to Paris, Rome and Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

NEW YORK (AP) - Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.The 70-second video was released on social media platforms Thursday night and includes Odell Beckham Jr., Deshaun Watson, Ezekiel Elliott, Jamal Adams, Stephon Gilmore and DeAndre Hopkins, among others.Thomas, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver who has led the league in receptions the past two seasons, opens the video with the statement: “It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered.” The players then take turns asking the question, “What if I was George Floyd?"The players then name several of the black men and women who have recently been

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Outlaw 'deeply concerned' by some videos showing police use of force

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says she is "deeply concerned" by some of the social media videos she has seen depicting use of force by her department.The commissioner's comments came during a news conference Friday afternoon where she and Mayor Jim Kenney were providing updates on the city's response to protests in response to George Floyd's death last week in police custody in Minneapolis.Outlaw began by saying she's aware of several videos circulating on social media showing applications of force by police officers."Some of those videos depict conduct that appears to be within our policy guidelines," she said.

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CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus

WASHINGTON - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield warned Thursday that recent protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death could be a “seeding event” for coronavirus infections and urged participants to get tested.Testifying before a House Appropriations Committee on the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Redfield said individuals protesting in areas that have not yet controlled the outbreak should “highly consider” getting tested.He noted both Minneapolis and Washington D.C.

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Myleene Klass shares horrific racial abuse she suffered growing up

Meghan Markle included.In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, singer Myleene Klass has shared her experiences with racial abuse growing up in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. A post shared by myleeneklass (@myleeneklass) on Jun 3, 2020 at 2:52am PDTMyleene began the emotional Instagram post by listing off some of the horrible slurs she has received through the years: ‘Chink. Slit eye.

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LIVE UPDATES: Protests over George Floyd death continue across US, world

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s the latest on protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, a black man who died as a white police officer knelt on his neck.ORLANDO -- A group of pastors marched through Orlando on Friday morning to protest the death of George Floyd.The pastors were joined by local leaders, including Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon.Protests across Central Florida have remained largely peaceful, with small outbreaks of vandalism.Orlando police have made several arrests over the past week related to the protests.WALK WITH US: there are no signs carried in this march but one, because we here are all united together in hope for a stronger community.

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Floyd case restokes anger over French custody death

PARIS – PARIS (AP) — Churning U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd have revived anger in France over police violence, systemic racism and the complicated case of Adama Traore, a black Frenchman who died in police custody in July 2016.

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Kanye West joins protestors rallying against racial inequality and police brutality

Kanye West marched with protesters rallying against racial inequality and police brutality in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on Thursday.The rapper, 42, was seen walking in a Justice for George Floyd/CPD out of CPS protest, according to USA Today.Kanye wore a face mask and grey sweatshirt as he joined countless other protestors whom have bandedtogether in response to the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed after a police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.The Stronger rapper has stepped in after the death sparked civil unrest across the country, and has offered to fully pay for the college tuition of Floyd's daughter Gianna.

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Trump threatens military action to quell protest over George Floyd death

For a sixth day protesters gathered in cities across the U.S. to demonstrate against racism, and the death of George Floyd.

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IBM Getting Out of Facial Recognition Business Over Racial Profiling Concerns

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