The Benefits and Concerns of Facial Recognition Technology
This chapter discusses the advantages of facial recognition technology, such as its convenience and accuracy compared to other forms of identification. However, it also delves into the concerns surrounding its accuracy, biases, and potential risks, particularly in law enforcement. The chapter emphasizes the need for high standards, transparency, and trust when using facial recognition technology.
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Facial recognition technology has seen its fair share of both media and popular attention in the past 12 months. The runs the gamut from controversial uses by governments and police forces, to coordinated campaigns to ban or limit its use. What should we do about it? In this episode, I talk to Brenda Leong about this issue. Brenda is Senior Counsel and Director of Artificial Intelligence and Ethics at Future of Privacy Forum. She manages the FPF portfolio on biometrics, particularly facial recognition. She authored the FPF Privacy Expert’s Guide to AI, and co-authored the paper, “Beyond Explainability: A Practical Guide to Managing Risk in Machine Learning Models.” Prior to working at FPF, Brenda served in the U.S. Air Force.
