Banjo CEO Steps Down to Safeguard AI Surveillance Contracts

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Updated on November 10 2024

Banjo is restructuring its leadership to address concerns surrounding its AI surveillance business, particularly following revelations about CEO Damien Patton's past. Patton has resigned immediately, with CTO Justin Lindsey stepping in as the new CEO. A spokesperson confirmed that Patton has “no operating capacity” within the company, including on its board.

In his statement, Patton emphasized that he believed Banjo's "best path forward" involved new leadership due to the "current circumstances." Utah had suspended its surveillance contract with Banjo after discovering Patton's history as a former KKK member and his involvement in a drive-by shooting as a teenager. Despite Patton's claims of having renounced his past and assurances that it did not influence company practices, the state paused its use of the technology and initiated an audit to ensure there was no algorithmic bias in data collection from cameras, call centers, and emergency vehicles.

It remains uncertain how Patton's departure will affect Utah's stance moving forward, although it potentially removes concerns related to the founder's history in future projects. Nonetheless, skepticism about the surveillance technology persists. Critics continue to voice concerns regarding Banjo's access to extensive real-time data and the company's measures for safeguarding personal information.

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