Technology
The Ethical Implications of Facial Recognition Technology
Quick fact
In 2020, a Black man in the U.S. was falsely arrested after facial recognition software incorrectly matched his driver's license photo to a suspect—highlighting the technology's dangerous potential for misidentification.
Why this is interesting
You've probably unlocked your phone with your face or been tagged in a photo—but did you know the same technology can identify you in a crowd without your permission? What happens when that power lands in the hands of governments and corporations?