Amazon Writing Up Possible Facial Recognition Legislation

CEO Jeff Bezos discusses Amazon's efforts to develop rules for facial recognition technology, highlighting its positive uses and potential for abuse. Critics, including Amazon employees, express concerns about misuse by law enforcement. In response, Amazon released guidelines to address these issues and suggested lawmakers consider them for federal legislation. The guidelines emphasize compliance with civil rights laws and transparency in law enforcement's use of the technology.

What positive uses of facial recognition technology did Jeff Bezos mention?

What potential abuses of facial recognition technology did Bezos highlight?

What concerns have critics, including some Amazon employees, raised regarding facial recognition technology?

What guidelines did Amazon release in February to address concerns about facial recognition?

How does Amazon suggest law enforcement agencies should use facial recognition technology?