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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 31 MIN

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

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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 SydneyTavleen Singh, ABC JournalistMaggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcastGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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