Facial Recognition Technology: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, and Governance
English
By (author): and Governance and Law and Medicine Committee on Facial Recognition: Current Capabilities Committee on Law and Justice Committee on Science Computer Science and Telecommunications Board Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Engineering Future Prospects National Academies of Sciences Policy and Global Affairs Technology
Facial recognition technology is increasingly used for identity verification and identification, from aiding law enforcement investigations to identifying potential security threats at large venues. However, advances in this technology have outpaced laws and regulations, raising significant concerns related to equity, privacy, and civil liberties.
This report explores the current capabilities, future possibilities, and necessary governance for facial recognition technology. Facial Recognition Technology discusses legal, societal, and ethical implications of the technology, and recommends ways that federal agencies and others developing and deploying the technology can mitigate potential harms and enact more comprehensive safeguards.
Table of Contents- Front Matter
- Summary
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Facial Recognition Technology
- 3 Use Cases
- 4 Equity, Privacy, Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and Governance
- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations
- Appendixes
- Appendix A: Statement of Task
- Appendix B: Presentations to the Committee
- Appendix C: Committee Member Biographical Information
- Appendix D: Disclosure of Unavoidable Conflict