Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.
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@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
Yes
@9ZV824KConservative3mos3MO
It makes everything so much more convenient and much less time consuming. As technology progresses, this accuracy will only sharpen as more sets of eyes will be put on board to this technology.
@B25VRS23mos3MO
There has been instances of POC wrongfully targeted by this technology. I don't trust it at all
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?
@9TNXQSYConservative6mos6MO
only if it's used to find criminals but it shouldn't be manditory
@9TNKJ9H6mos6MO
I believe facial recognition would cause a sense of discomfort within the community, and that it is not a necessary tool to combat crime. Given Canada's crime rates are low overall and current rises are associated with repeat offenders, facial recognition would do little good preventing crime either way. I'm not fundamentally against it, but we have better tools in our toolbox and we should exhaust those options first.
@9TNBDV86mos6MO
It would make me feel uncomfortable and controlled.
@9TN6ZYV6mos6MO
No, feel more controlled and unlikely to provide any feeling of being safer.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it
@9ZV824KConservative3mos3MO
The technology itself poses risks as well. Not too long ago, two Asian coworkers were able to unlock the same iPhone because they looked very similar. Signifying that the problem relies in the error-making technology itself.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
No, this would be too expensive to implement
@B2FQ4XJ 2mos2MO
I understand the concern, but facial recognition technology isn’t as expensive as it might seem. The tools needed, like cameras and software, are already widely available and affordable because technology has improved so much. Many places already have security cameras that can be upgraded, so there’s no need for a big, expensive setup.
The technology is already developed and there are already a vast number of cameras everywhere. It won’t cost a lot to mine the data and process it.
@B27PCQL2mos2MO
No, the technology is trustworthy but it sets a dangerous precedent for the government and requires too much trust as it can be misused.
@B3HJK9R1wk1W
No, facial recognition and profiling technologies have already been shown to be unreliable by being prone to false positives and biased if trained by a human (biggest example is racial profiling). As well, the potential for misuse should be considered.
@B3DKZ6S2wks2W
Yes, but they should consider the fact that faces can be manipulated either online(editing) or in real life(plastic surgery)
@B39XQHF2wks2W
No, but my only reason for this is because what if a person travels far away to get plastic surgery and when they try to come home the face id cant recognize them so now they cannot come back home.
@B39DTY72wks2W
This sets a dangerous precedent that can be potentially abused by corrupt officials therefore it must be tightly regulated and only used in targeting hotspots for protection of innocents
@B38K4D7Independent 2wks2W
No and no. Humans misuse power, governments control/have power over citizens, citizens are being controlled by the government.
With facial recognition technology, having a known flaw in recognizing the faces of black and brown people, it is unreliable at best, inherently racist, and fallible at worst.
@B34S6LN3wks3W
no, it has been proven that facial recognition technology does not identify visible minorities correctly
@9VSPPZL5mos5MO
like ai this should only be used in goverment facilities and (if the business allows it) businesses around the world.
@9TD8FMR6mos6MO
Maybe, this is something I'm on the fence about. On one hand it would help a lot with identifying those that do crime but on the other I personally and I'm sure others feel like this, it would feel like an invasion of privacy.
@9S9R2T47mos7MO
This could be the worst thing that you could do to a country of freedom. Have a look at any country that has incorporated this and you sure would not wanna live there.
@9RZPX677mos7MO
no, especially what happened during the freedom convoy in 2022
@9QTMDJTConservative8mos8MO
No, not until facial recognition is more constant and doesn't mess up/miss-ID people.
@9QQG9Z88mos8MO
No, people will just find other ways to bypass this.
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 9mos9MO
Yes, but this should not be the only method of identification. For example, in order to participate in Canadian elections the voter must present at least two different forms of identification that contain the individual's name, date of birth, address, etc.
@B2Z7QZQNew Democratic4wks4W
its good if its used only for the intended use of preventing crimes, finding criminals, and finding missing people. dont have these cameras in private spaces like bathrooms/bathroom stalls, hotel rooms, homes, change rooms, or any private place where people are naked.
@B2RXD2Y1mo1MO
I think it would be helpful to improve safety in the community but society has gotten a lot smarter and Ai has gotten a lot better. People could misuse the technology and make themselves look like someone else to steal identities or get away with entering places they may be restricted from.
@B2CMT6Q 2mos2MO
No, the government should instead focus on improving other methods that are used to ensure public/national safety.
@B262NSJConservative3mos3MO
No, this would be too expensive to implement and if humans get older, the face recognition might not work.
@9W9YG5K5mos5MO
No, and legislate a law that disallows using facial recognition for mass surveillance, as this violates everyone's privacy.
@9RW65Z47mos7MO
Yes, But only to match faces to Identification Cards for purposes of missing people
@9RQNPMR7mos7MO
Yes but with caveats to ensure that is all it is used for
@9RKDWR48mos8MO
Only technology that specifically, and only recognizes the faces of wanted criminals, suspected terrorists etc, not technology that recognizes the face of every citizen.
@9RFSJMHIndependent8mos8MO
at very limited degree and absolutely bar private uses
The technology is not proven and in most cases is wrong on racial profiles
@9RBXNLD8mos8MO
In theory it's great, but I can't see it being used appropriately.
@9QZCYDN8mos8MO
I think they should use the technology but they shouldn't have mass surveillance on everyone all the time
@9NK2RH99mos9MO
For areas of high-risk (i.e., Airports, government buildings,)
@9NGVW5N9mos9MO
The seems like it would turn into a privacy thing where everyone would end up having their privacy violated
@9MV4GBF10mos10MO
I think they should do it but only for criminal detection software, like if someone commited a crime in the past, their face should be added to a list for detection and reconnasenice for criminal behavior
@9MSXW7RNew Democratic10mos10MO
Yes, as long as the private information of the public should stay private
@9XPF7TCNew Democratic4mos4MO
As long as the system can only recognize the faces of wanted criminals or missing persons and doesn't collect any facial data.
@9WGXHQL5mos5MO
They should accuse facial recognition for the roads where the lights are but they shouldn't have that if there's no lights and there's just houses.
@B3MY9V34 days4D
I'd say no, what would you do if the system fails, then your homes basically a target for criminals, I suggest sticking to the conventinal lock design where you use a key to enter.
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@9TSTBDY6mos6MO
This is not of importance to me as I remain politically neutral
@B2GWVFR2mos2MO
The government should be careful with face recognition and AI. Its use should be careful and don’t let it in the wrong hands.
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