Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 2wks2W
Yes, as long as data is stored securely and not sold to third parties, and technology is used only in public spaces where expectation of privacy is not expected
@7YS3KJPIndependent 3hrs3H
No, this is unethical and violates the right to privacy (and potentially the Fourth Amendment, as well).
@LucidLibertarian 19hrs19H
No, government should not be constantly spying on its citizens without probable cause for a warrant.
@Paculino 1 day1D
Yes, but only allow people from far away from the video to review the video, and only with a warrant
@9N92GYS2 days2D
Absolutely not, but allow the use of facial recognition technology to help track specific cases of criminal or terrorist activity if a warrant is first acquired showing probable cause
@9N8629DIndependent 3 days3D
Yes, but only with technology that has been tested and made to correctly identify people without bias and issue. There should also be fail safes and multiple points of confirmation before identifying someone via mass surveillance
@9N6WNH54 days4D
I feel as if this is a good idea to increase the sense of safety but this should not solely be the only form of security in cases of emergency there should still be other passwords or keys required.
@9N5924T4 days4D
Only once facial recognition tech has been proved to be completely without bias, and then only in areas of concern
@9N4LC3Y5 days5D
Yes, but there should be strict limits on who is able to access this data and for what purpose. Similar to how warrants are needed prior to searching an individual's residence, this data should only be allowed to be used in missing persons and criminal cases with authorization and not for the use of over policing purposes.
@9MYMGYN6 days6D
No, I'm afraid they will use it for a police state instead of enhanced public safety, sort of like stop and frisk problems in NYC
@9MV5W8Y1wk1W
Yes but impose restrictions into the availability of this information and restrict it to certain regions/areas.
@9MS8FVR1wk1W
no, because the fact that they can use It too much and it will become out of control and be too much for the public to handle but something close to it would be just as good, mostly to recognize people with criminal records.
@9MP2BCB1wk1W
While I understand how this would add security, there would need to be very strict safety measures to protect the privacy of citizens. While it would help catch criminals, it could also be used maliciously for one individual to track another, or have information sold to different companies. Should this be put into effect, we would need extremely good security and an ethics panel.
@Deep_Fried_MilkSocialist 2wks2W
No, this has the potential to be taken advantage of. Our privacy will most definitely be stripped.
This question reminds me of George Orwell´s book, called 1984. In the book, there is this type of system in place: cameras always watching, etc. If someone wants to try and educate me on how this could be utilized effectively while ensuring our privacy and other rights remain intact, please do so. I would love to learn more about this. :)
@9MMY27HWomen’s Equality 2wks2W
No, there will be people that would dress or alter the way they look via plastic surgery which will confuse the system and make the program unable to detect.
@9MMMR352wks2W
No, this is a violation of the search-and-seizure article of the Constitution, which is a good article. Everyone should feel safe walking around their city, even criminals.
@9MM9WHV2wks2W
Yes but only admissible in court for serious charges including rape, murder and terrorism
No, facial recognition can be altered and copied so it is unsafe for it to be relied on or used.
@9MM5RTJ2wks2W
They should slowly integrate the idea into public life before fully committing to using facial recognition.
@9MM3ZSD2wks2W
it could help catch criminals but also to track every day people so idk.
@9MM2W572wks2W
Yes but only in dire circumstances, like after a crime or during an investigation
@9MM2TV72wks2W
Its giving to much physical information to those that arent facing criminal charges
@9MM2TC52wks2W
In some certain circumstances for example (Boston marathon) Incase of an emergency it could be helpful to have some technology like that.
@9MLZ7HL2wks2W
I think it should be in areas where there are celebrites, or the president, or fancy places like Gucci, but not all over due to privacy.
we should but not right now because we are in debt
@9MLYLC52wks2W
This all depends on the location in which this is being done.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
Yes, but not in private areas like restrooms or locker rooms
@9MLVT8M2wks2W
Yes but what if someone that has a beard shaves it off? Will it recognize them
@9MLP6NM2wks2W
It again depends on the security measures to ensure it cannot be used on innocent citezens for political gain.
@9MLNVT62wks2W
If Strictly necessary, but not in normal circumstances
@9MLK57NWomen’s Equality2wks2W
Too many people have similar appearances. Appearances can be changed
Yes, with transparency when necessary and strict supervision
@9MLK6632wks2W
Yes if there is legislation on the ethical use of the data.
@9MLJ772 2wks2W
Only in very limited situations, where safety is a huge problem/concern.
@9MLF5VJ2wks2W
I think for crowded places like stadiums or restaurants they should.
@9MLDCL72wks2W
It would have to be really good technology. Otherwise, no.
@9MLBZ3K2wks2W
Only at international ports of entry, and federal government buildings.
@9ML8J6BProgressive2wks2W
It’s already being used and is out of control. There is not back pedaling that I can see.
@9ML5WGR2wks2W
No, the tech isn’t good enough yet. If my phone or computer don’t always recognize me, how can we trust it will identify people correctly.
@9MKWNW42wks2W
Yes but it should be only used in emergency situations.
This might help police departments to catch criminals easier, but this might infringe on peoples privacy
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