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Are the benefits of facial recognition technology worth their societal cost? Your Face Belongs to Us author Kashmir Hill weighs the pros and cons here!
What We Discuss with Kashmir Hill:
What is facial recognition technology, and how does it work?
What are the positive use cases for facial recognition technology?
How accurate is facial recognition technology, and what happens when it confidently misidentifies someone (or is used unethically by those with access to the keys)?
Who is pushing for the proliferation of facial recognition technology, and what do they stand to gain from it?
Is there a middle ground between the outright banning of facial recognition technology and completely allowing it to keep tabs on us in a world where privacy is a quaint relic of a bygone era?