TED Talks Daily How face surveillance threatens your privacy and freedom | Kade Crockford
May 7, 2020
Kade Crockford, a civil rights advocate and digital security activist, dives deep into the alarming dangers of face surveillance technology. They argue that privacy is not dead but threatens to be suffocated by flawed facial recognition systems tracking us without consent. Kade shares compelling personal stories and addresses the potential for wrongful accusations, advocating for regulatory measures to protect our freedoms. This discussion urges listeners to awaken to the impact of these technologies on democracy and individual rights.
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Privacy as Control
- Privacy is not about secrecy, it's about control over your information.
- People care about privacy and demonstrate it through everyday actions like using passwords.
Privacy and Safety
- Technologies enhancing privacy also enhance safety, like door locks or encryption.
- Dragnet surveillance, however, compromises both privacy and safety.
Steve Talley's Case
- Steve Talley was wrongly accused of bank robbery due to facial recognition errors.
- This incident highlights the real-life consequences of flawed technology.