Facial recognition software is used everywhere from airports, venues, shopping centers
and even by law enforcement; while there are a few potential benefits to using the
technology to prevent and solve crimes, there are many concerns about the privacy, safety
and legislation technology uses a database of photos, such as mugshots and driver's
license photos to identify people. It uses boimetrics to map facial features and help
verify identity through key features of the face. The market for this technology is
growing exponentially. According to a research report "Facial Recognition Market" by
2024 in the U.S. The most significant uses for the technology being for surveillance and
marketing, and this, however, raises concerns for may people. The main reason for
concerns amongst citizens is the lack of federal reguations surrounding the use of facial
recognition technology. Many are worried about how accurate the technology is and if
there are biases and misinformation in these technologies. Another major concern is the
use of facial recognition for law enforcement for things like constant surveillance of
the public. The concerns have not gone unnoticed by politicians and many cities have
started to create legislation around these issues. California cities, such as San
Francisco and Oakland, and some cities in Massachusetts have outlawed certain uses
of facial recognition technology for city offiaials including law enforcement. With the
vast number of concerns and privacy issues surrounding facial recognition software and
its use, cities around the U.S. will face more dilemmas as they attempt to tackle thes
issues.