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[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 13 points 19 hours ago (8 children)

Wait, like match = definitive OK? Or no match = definitive OK? Or no match = definitive not OK? I ask because the details are quite bedeviled.

The first is relatively benign, since it would be a “greedy” OK-list that errs on the side of leaving people alone and otherwise, in a no-match case, requires using traditional methods for identity verification. That kind of app would be the equivalent of Global Entry or TSA Pre-check, an efficiency measure to wave familiar faces through.

The second is worse because it acts as an overconfident not-OK-list that usually errs on the side of leaving people alone but doesn’t account for false positives.

The third is what the headline implies. It’s an OK-list that aggressively errs on the side of “not OK.” The only reason to make an app like that is computer says no.

Regardless, fuck ICE. Fuck Trump.

[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

Dude. Its an extra excuse. Everything is an excuse. Please stop pretending there's coherent reasoning or consistent logic here. It's all pure exercise of power shit.

[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 3 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

You may have misunderstood me. I asked because knowing how their weapons work has immediate strategic implications for my community. I’m not attempting to justify, lessen any alarm, or describe secret police as anything but what they are.

[–] cassandrafatigue@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Its an excuse. Positive ID overrides.

It's always an excuse.

[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 2 points 11 hours ago
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