Face Recognition Fiasco: Why Police and Tech Just Can’t Get Along
Face recognition technology is too dangerous for police use, leading to wrongful arrests and civil liberties violations. Despite promises of caution, officers often skip investigations, arresting based on algorithmic guesses. With a history of misidentifying people of color, cities are joining the movement to ban police use of face recognition technology.
Hot Take:
Face it, folks: Police and facial recognition technology go together like oil and water. The more they try to mix, the messier it gets. And here I thought the most dangerous thing in police hands was a jelly donut! Turns out it’s a computer with a dodgy scanner app.
Key Points:
- Police misuse facial recognition technology, leading to wrongful arrests.
- Reports reveal that officers skip proper investigative protocols.
- Several cities in the U.S. are moving to ban police use of facial recognition.
- Wrongful arrests predominantly affect Black individuals, highlighting racial bias.
- Despite claims of improvements, the technology remains risky in law enforcement’s hands.
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