PBS NewsHour

July 27, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, July 27, a faceoff over the use of facial recognition technology in Great Britain, and how biometric data is being weaponized by protesters and police in Hong Kong. Also, an attempt to change the one-note narrative about Congo, and an exhibit in New York City celebrates street art. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

In 'Congo Tales,' a visual reimagining of local folklore

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"Congo Tales" is a new multimedia project that explores the environment, culture and stories of the people of the Congo Basin. The series highlights the mythical histories of the Congolese through photography and film as a counter-narrative to the one-note story often associated with the Republic of the Congo. NewsHour Weekend's Ivette Feliciano reports.

Previews + Extras

  • 'Beyond the Streets' exhibit showcases street art: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Beyond the Streets' exhibit showcases street art

    S2019 E234 - 1m 51s

    Graffiti is still often affiliated with blight on city streets. But a new exhibit in New York City called "Beyond the Streets" may help change some of those negative connotations, with work from more than 150 artists from across the globe showcasing their unique styles and interpretations of street art. Hari Sreenivasan has more.

  • British privacy groups say facial recognition ripe for abuse: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    British privacy groups say facial recognition ripe for abuse

    S2019 E234 - 8m 28s

    British civil rights groups are calling on the government to suspend the use of facial recognition technology now being tested by police on the general public, claiming the technology is in a legal vacuum and could impact privacy. But some British law enforcement agencies contend the technology helps them find criminals wanted for serious offenses. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

  • Biometric data becomes new weapon in Hong Kong protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Biometric data becomes new weapon in Hong Kong protests

    S2019 E234 - 3m 19s

    As protests continued on the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday, authorities were using facial recognition and biometric data to identify protesters — who were in turn using technology to track police officers. New York Times reporter Paul Mozur joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how faces and identities have become weaponized in the clashes.

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