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Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

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 @9V7JKNPfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

I think it would make everyone feel more controlled.

 @9V6NDKSfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

It would make me feel more controlled, and that my community doesn't trust anything

 @9V6GWLM from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

I think that it goes both ways. It would increase security and would be beneficial, but, some people won't feel safe. There has to be a higher level of trust between the people and the government.

 @9V4HW8Mfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

I think it would just make us feel more controlled if anything.

 @9V27SQHfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

The Facial Recognition carries pros about the countries security. People can easily identify to use of the governmental facilities. Moreover, government can get a report of their citizens and manage the system.

 @9TXWNMDfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

I feel like it could have pros and cons, and the government should be very open about what they do with the technology.

 @9TX52F7New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Way too much overreach. The use of this software can be beneficial, however as a "monitoring" tool to prevent "crime" as it happens, it would be very damaging to communities and be used unethically and for the gain of those in power

 @9TX39QZfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Facial recognition helps police quickly identify suspects by scanning faces in real-time or analyzing camera footage, aiding in crime prevention and locating missing persons or known criminals.

 @9TWHXYPConservative from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Because facial recognition technology helps law enforcement identify suspects and deter crime, it has the potential to improve community safety. It also brings up serious issues with surveillance, privacy, and the possibility of exploitation or biased application. A lot of individuals might experience a greater sense of control or surveillance, which would stifle freedom of speech and mobility. Regulations would be required to ensure responsible use, and striking a balance between safety and civil freedoms is imperative. Do you want to learn more about this subject?

 @9TTFZM4New Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

Same rules apply.

Malicious/violent crime only.

If your camera sees someone stealing food? Mind your own business...

 @9TRY8FJPeople’sfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

More controlled -- China uses it to repress and terrorise its citizens.

 @9TQWX6J from Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

in theory yes, however giving one entity the power to track the population will result in something closer to 1984 than utopia

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