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 287 Bishopsmeadows voters.
42% Yes |
58% No |
38% Yes |
55% No |
3% 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 Bishopsmeadows voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes when looking for missing persons and persons of a high security risk snd potential major crimes. It should not be used for a means to tag people or incriminate them nefariously.
@9ZM42BY1wk1W
No, AI for surveillance is not developed enough to rely on. It can be bias towards certain sub groups
@9ZFYN8X2wks2W
Public surveillance, sure. On condition facial recognition technology can only serve as corroborative evidence for criminal or civil trials
@9ZFDZMC2wks2W
Yes, but only to identify a potential match / evidence. But a human source would be required for final identification and verification.
@9ZFD7FW 2wks2W
Isn’t overly necessary they should spend their money on more useful things like houses and rehab for the homeless
@9ZF9GNZ2wks2W
Have the technology available for emergency use only ie murderer or kidnapper on the run and needs to be found urgently for public safety but not all the time when not required.
@9ZF7M5H2wks2W
This would feel like a breach of citizens privacy rights and create 1984 like conditions where ‘big brother’ is always watching.
@9ZDJZZX 2wks2W
Well it's the fact it'll cost so much to install and if reliability of the while the system is put in place is satisfactory.
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