The Fight Over Police Use Of Facial Recognition Technology

What is the main concern about facial recognition technology according to the text?

• It can only recognize faces in high-quality images.

• It is not advanced enough to be useful.

• It could eliminate privacy and anonymity in public spaces.

• It is too expensive for widespread use.

Which companies announced they would stop developing or selling facial recognition tech to law enforcement?

• IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft

• Clearview AI, NEC, and Rank One

• Google, YouTube, and Twitter

• Walmart, Lowe's, and Target

What did Democratic members of Congress do in response to concerns about facial recognition technologies?

• Requested a federal investigation into its use

• Introduced a bill to ban government use of the tech

• Held a conference to discuss its benefits

• Announced plans to develop their own technology

What is a major issue with facial recognition technology as mentioned in the text?

• It can only be used by federal agencies.

• It does not work the same across different groups of people.

• It is too slow to be effective.

• It is banned in all major cities.

Which city banned the use of facial recognition on live video?

• San Francisco

• Detroit

• Chicago

• Boston

What potential use of facial recognition technology is considered most worrisome?

• Unlocking smartphones

• Real-time surveillance of video footage

• Tagging photos on social media

• Confirming identity at airports

Which company has a database of over three billion images scraped from the internet?

• IBM

• Microsoft

• Amazon

• Clearview AI

What did a study by the ACLU find about Amazon's Rekognition software?

• It incorrectly identified members of Congress as criminals.

• It could not recognize faces in low-quality images.

• It was 100% accurate.

• It was the most cost-effective solution.

What is a concern raised about the deployment of facial recognition technology?

• It will make traditional keys obsolete.

• It could exacerbate bias and privacy concerns.

• It might make online shopping more difficult.

• It could lead to a decrease in smartphone sales.

What stance did IBM take regarding facial recognition technology?

• Promised to stop research and development on it

• Promised to improve its accuracy

• Launched a new, more advanced version

• Announced a partnership with law enforcement