Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it

Yes, as long as data is stored securely and not sold to third parties, and technology is used only in public spaces where expectation of privacy is not expected

Never for mass surveillance, but targeted surveillance should be permitted if a warrant showing probable cause of criminal or terrorist activity is acquired

Yes, but only to look for individuals whose image has been uploaded into a system to track those individuals specifically.

No, absolutely not this is a clear violation of mass privacy. As there is a boundary between being recorded accidentally and without mean to harm, categorize, or surveil. And purposefully scanning hundreds of thousands of faces with the means of scanning a database to find a specific person then categorizing and memorizing those faces. In short it is a violation of public privacy that everyone should be afforded.

No, facial recognition technology has shown itself to be wildly undependable and struggles to correctly identify POC, which could lead to the arrest of innocents.

There are both positives and negatives from this, but it can definitely be misused and people can use it for the wrong reasons.

Never mass surveillance, but targeted surveillance against criminals and terrorists should be permitted with a warrant showing probable cause

I think the government should use facial recognition technology for its own employees, not the public.

No, there are too many people that look similar for such a method to be effective. Fingerprints would be more acceptable.

Not for mass surveillance, but targeted surveillance should be permitted if a warrant showing probable cause of criminal or terrorist activity is acquired or if searching for missing persons.

if you used for the right reasons. knowing our government it won’t be. it should be used if needed and not at all times

No, this would only open the door for the government to eventually take complete control over every aspect of people's lives.

It’s not neede but at your own advantage it fine it use but on the flip side technology can not always be trusted and they working of it

yes i think they should have survaluance in some areas but they should not have servalience inside house or anywhere like that cause that would put your privacy in jeprody

Moderate, Some people might believe they don't want their facial recognition out in the world for others to use.

Depends. I think it could be good for regular surveillance cameras, especially at banks, airports, dmvs, etc

I think it should be used to a minimum and highly trained people should only have control and it should be somewhat transparent to the people.

As I think this would be able to help police with crimes, I would also say could cause a problem about privacy of the people

no, because at anytime something could happened to that persons face like they could get staff infection and the facial recognition would not recognize them

Yes because then we have facial recognition and if something tragic goes down we can scan that persons face or whom ever was involved.

I would love the idea if the people were more trustworthy. With A.I. on the rise, as well as already in the hands of the people, it can be, at mass, distorted or removed to "protect" others from getting caught or identified.

Yes, but i think it should be regulated, and set policies to where it does not get misused and is only used for safety.

I don’t really know but I feel if the facial recognition software is proven to be need at the time, then I think it should be allowed.

Yes but with regulations...cost may be a concern; these cameras/ security features would seem unconstitutional and may be challenged by states.

both yes and no because we could find people who are wanted and take them to jail but it could be very expensive.

no, i dont trust the humans behind the idea and the ones using it, along with it being dangerous and setting a precedent for government control

Yes and no because some people like hackers can get in by hacking your password so facial recognition would be good but no because some people would like to hide their identity or something eles.

I don't trust the technology and I don't think we should be dependent on body language as people with bad intentions could act normal and people that don't have bad intentions could act strange

i trust the technology but not the people who could misuse it, and it does set a dangerous precedent for what the government could watch. ruining citizens right to privacy.

I feel like this could be helpful in some cases, but AI can mess up and misidentify people cause a lot of people look alike and humans can misuse this.

There could be some negative aspects to it, but just reading the question, it sounds like it could be helpful for the most part.

Yes the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety But only surveillance in public.

only higher profile criminals should be on the system, should be tightly regulated and used with transparency

Probably not the best idea especially given a cybersecurity standpoint, if we were to be hacked by another country there is a good chance they have all the information of all citizens.

Yes, so long as the software is very accurate and can differentiate all different face and skin types (facial recognition tends to be significantly less accurate on people of colour)

Yes, but there is more people out there who look very similar to others. There are chances it won’t be 100% accurate.

I believe that this can and may be used in the wrong way and can get into the wrong hands. This would be a great idea just as long as its used with caution!!

Yes but extremely trained people need to peer review it and needs to be regularly audited and only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities as it would set a dangerous precedent for government AND potential threats control over citizens. If government has it, ANYONE could do too.

No, because of the invention of 3D printing, someone could easily find a persons photo and print out their face.

No, but they are going to do this whether we like it or not, so we should likely consider passing laws limiting and controlling the tool.

Totalitarianism much? Only for severe situations and no extra cameras or devices should be set up and ESPECIALLY not on private property. I’m pretty much totally against it

The question of government using facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety is complex, with strong arguments on both sides, primarily revolving around the potential benefits of enhanced security and the risks to privacy and civil liberties.
Arguments in favor of facial recognition for mass surveillance and enhancing public safety:
Enhanced Security and Crime Reduction:
Proponents argue that facial recognition can help identify and apprehend criminals, prevent terrorist attacks, and locate missing persons.
Deterrence:
The presence of facial recognition syste…  Read morems can deter potential criminals and create a sense of security in public spaces.
Improved Investigations:
Law enforcement agencies can use facial recognition to quickly identify suspects from surveillance footage, leading to faster investigations and more efficient resource allocation.
Facial recognition allows for faster investigation times by using a more precise technology, leading to faster arrests, according to Aware.com
Arguments against facial recognition for mass surveillance and enhancing public safety:
Privacy Concerns:
Mass surveillance poses a significant threat to individual privacy, as it allows the government to track people's movements and activities without their knowledge or consent.
Risk of Misidentification and Discrimination:
Facial recognition technology is not always accurate and can lead to false positives, resulting in wrongful arrests and accusations, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
Potential for Abuse:
The technology can be misused by authorities to target political opponents or other vulnerable groups, and the data collected can be stored indefinitely, potentially leading to future abuse.
Chilling Effect on Freedom of Expression:
The constant fear of being identified and tracked can discourage people from exercising their right to freedom of expression, assembly, and association.
Lack of Transparency and Accountability:
The use of facial recognition t

Security cameras in banks and other government buildings should have facial recognition cameras and not force anyone to be scanned to enter an area

I feel like it would be a great thing in theory, but it could lead to more problems than solutions it could create with time...

No, while I trust the technology, it sets a dangerous precedent and I do not trust the humans that could misuse it.

I think the government should use facial recognition because it can greatly help in maintaining security in the country.

Yes, but only if it is tightly regulated and used with transparency. (especially because they are already watching us, so why not use it for good and safety)

Yes, but only in really crucial instances like finding murders and dangerous criminal. Though I do not trust the people who have the technology, this could set a dangerous president for future privacy matters and the government could go over its power and misuse the technology.

We as a people, if we should commit a crime be able to get away with it enough to defend ourselves in court. Mass survlence is taking away a huge amount of our freedoms

No, not only does it set a dangerous precedent for government control (i.e. China), but the humans that control this technology could grossly misuse information, even if bound by paperwork.

I personally would not like it but at the same time it can highly reduce crime rates, but it can also be at a very high chance to be miss used, and the idea feels creepy

I think that it should be tightly regulated and not necessarily be used for surveillance all of the time, but only when searching for a criminal within a certain area. Though, even still, I'm wary of that because absolute power corrupts absolutely

It can enhance public safety by identifying criminals, but it also risks misuse, bias, and privacy violations. While public spaces mean some exposure, constant surveillance isn’t justified if it puts more people at risk than it protects

It would be too expensive to implement, but more metal detectors should be added to more places to enhance public safety.

It could make mistakes and humans can make less errors than computers. Humans are just more relatable and could be held accountable for their mistakes.

It would depend on the capacity of such use of technology. Is it just used in every place and at any time, or should it be used only where applicable and where it does not violate personal privacy laws of the independent citizen of the United States.