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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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 @9ZPVVTL from Nevada  answered…8mos8MO

Technology isn't always flawless, since it's created by humans. Human misuse is a threat. Ultimately no, but it could be used as an additional surveillance check.

 @9MGKS4XConstitution  from Nevada  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, after it is proven to be reliable first, and then any violations of the law that are enforced using technology, should allow the accused and their lawyer to review the images to ensure that there's not a case of mistaken identify.

 @9VSJMKQ from Nevada  answered…9mos9MO

If the system is good then ok... But how good would the cameras be on recognizing the right person? I

 @9VB8CD6 from Nevada  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, in high crime areas and middle class areas. But without storing everyone's face for tracking and keeping in a data base. Only those with criminal background and under suspicion should be kept into camera databases.

 @9V97LYS from Nevada  answered…9mos9MO

Only convicted criminals, terrorists, etc. should be uploaded to government-operated facial recognition software. General civilians being included in the database is a violation of privacy and individual rights.

 @9TYLYFR from Nevada  answered…9mos9MO

I want to say yes, the safety of the public is great and all. There is a lot of corruption in the government, and I honestly wouldn't trust them.

 @9TSS7QF from Nevada  answered…10mos10MO

We should take initative into public security without enhancing a dystopian-like environment that violates our privacy

 @9TPSZ9NWomen’s Equality from Nevada  answered…10mos10MO

It depends on what it is like airports, highly populated areas or cities, federal buildings, police stations, and more. Just places like that for me.

 @9YMQWB3Democrat from Nevada  answered…8mos8MO

Depends on whether it is 24/7 surveillance or when the FBI is trying to identify a criminal that may be in the area in hiding.

 @9YMJ782 from Nevada  answered…8mos8MO

Not yet. The current facial recognition industry has yet to become a relevant industry, and as such is not as up-to-date as it can be, nor has it reached the potential is has.

 @9RJPSYN from Nevada  answered…11mos11MO

No, they need to stop infringing on the rights of it's law abiding citizens and start enforcing the law on the criminals who have no interest is a civilized society.

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