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Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

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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Response rates from 384 Alberta voters.

33%
Yes
67%
No
31%
Yes
64%
No
1%
Yes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities
2%
No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens
1%
Yes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency
1%
No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it
0%
No, this would be too expensive to implement

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Unique answers from Alberta voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9RKDWR4from Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Only technology that specifically, and only recognizes the faces of wanted criminals, suspected terrorists etc, not technology that recognizes the face of every citizen.

 @9RFSJMHfrom New Brunswick  answered…4mos4MO

at very limited degree and absolutely bar private uses

 @9RCQVYVfrom New Brunswick  answered…4mos4MO

The technology is not proven and in most cases is wrong on racial profiles

 @9RBXNLDfrom Quebec  answered…4mos4MO

In theory it's great, but I can't see it being used appropriately.

 @9QZCYDNfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

I think they should use the technology but they shouldn't have mass surveillance on everyone all the time

 @9QTMDJTfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

No, not until facial recognition is more constant and doesn't mess up/miss-ID people.

 @9QQG9Z8from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

No, people will just find other ways to bypass this.

 @9P8NRFM from Alberta  answered…5mos5MO

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.

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