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Outcry pushes Phoenix to roll out body cameras for officers

Outcry pushes Phoenix to roll out body cameras for officers

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But even when used correctly, “technology is not a substitute for building trust,” said Mary D. Fan, a professor at the University of Washington School of Law and author of “Camera Power: Proof, Policing, Privacy and Audiovisual Big Data.” (Source: the Associated Press)

After measles outbreak, WA toughened its vaccine law. Could Congress do the same?

After measles outbreak, WA toughened its vaccine law. Could Congress do the same?

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A few new bills in Congress focus on combating misinformation about vaccines, but would not limit exemptions as several states have. Professor Hugh Spitzer quoted. (Source: Crosscut)

How close is Washington state to using self-driving trucks?

How close is Washington state to using self-driving trucks?

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UW Law Professor William Covington said the first thing to remember is there are varying levels of autonomous vehicles, the upper echelon of which are still largely out of reach. (Source: MyNorthwest)

San Francisco becomes first city in U.S. to ban facial-recognition software

San Francisco becomes first city in U.S. to ban facial-recognition software

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Jevan Hutson, a University of Washington law student, is quoted. (Source: The Washington Post)

KUOW's the Record: Ryan Calo on supermarket surveillance

KUOW's the Record: Ryan Calo on supermarket surveillance

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Every time you make a purchase, in store or online, businesses learn more about you. Should you be worried? (Source: KUOW)

Want a nonpolitical Supreme Court? Try a foreign model

Want a nonpolitical Supreme Court? Try a foreign model

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"The real solution is to amend our constitution’s mechanism for Supreme Court appointments and switch to a system less prone to partisanship." — Professor Hugh Spitzer (Source: The Seattle Times)