Ensuring Accountability in Facial Recognition Technology

Companies claim to meet certain standards based on self-audits or audits by hired firms, but there is no way to verify the robustness. Federal laws do not regulate facial recognition technology. Providers emphasize that their systems are not flawless but are meant as investigative tools, yet law enforcement officers often lack proper training on their usage. For instance, in Detroit, no detective in the police department has ever been trained on how to use facial recognition technology, which raises concerns about accountability and effectiveness in its application.