Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory

How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trialling this new technology for the past month in a nation-first.

And, a youth-led movement dubbed the Cockroach Party has pushed India's education minister to resign after nation-wide protests. We unpack what happened. 

Plus, there's a growing market for second-hand clothing apps, especially among Gen Zs. But is this helping with clothing waste, or adding to it?

Listen now:

01:28 - Facial recognition technology  

12:34 - Cockroach Party victory 

19:35 - Thrifting apps 

Guests:

• Lauren Perry, Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at the University of Technology Sydney
• Tavleen Singh, ABC Journalist
• Maggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcast

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