In “Facial Recognition Moves Into a New Front: Schools,” Davey Alba writes:Jim Shultz tried everything he could think of to stop facial recognition technology from entering the public schools in Lockport, a small city 20 miles east of Niagara Falls. Many critics fear bias and misuse of facial recognition programs:Critics of the technology, including Mr. Shultz and the New York Civil Liberties Union, point to the growing evidence of racial bias in facial recognition systems. Have you ever used any kind of facial recognition technology — say, to verify your identity at the airport, unlock your smartphone, sort and tag photos online, or anything else? What are some of the potential benefits of schools using facial recognition technology? How worried should we be about bias and what Jason Nance calls the unintended consequences of facial recognition in schools?

Source: International New York Times February 07, 2020 09:56 UTC