“Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the privacy policy reads. It doesn’t include any details on what kind of biometric information this includes — or how X plans to collect it — but it typically involves fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features.

X Corp. was named in a proposed class action lawsuit in July over claims that its data collection violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The lawsuit alleges that X “has not adequately informed individuals” that it “collects and/or stores their biometric identifiers in every photograph containing a face” that’s uploaded to the platform.

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He’s trying to build the US equivalent of WeChat without having the government on his side.

Aaaand now I just have a new worst fear.

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Definitely with the government on their side. It’s a fascist regime man

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They’re not requiring me to be on Xitter.

Yet.

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Sure would be convenient for the government if everyone was forced to have a universal online profile

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Oh I’m pretty sure he’s planning on selling your biometric data to the government.

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without having the government on his side.

Why do you think they haven’t?

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