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The episode discusses Meta's removal of facial-recognition code, ongoing issues with NSO Group, and the UK's review of its NHS contract with Palantir.

-Wired uncovered the dormant tool that contained algorithms which would have converted photos of faces into biometric identifiers stored on-device and cross referenced with each new facial scan. -Meta is once again asking a court to intervene in its long-running battle against spyware maker NSO Group. -The UK government is reviewing its National Health Service partnership with US data firm Palantir to decide if it will end the contract early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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