The letter from Congress specifically explains, at the outset, that these representatives believe facial recognition isn’t ready to be used by law enforcement. They write:
Those concerns include accuracy, whether there is a disproportionate burden on communities of color, and how the tech may stifle Americans wishing to exercise their First Amendment rights.
“Facial recognition may one day serve as a useful tool for law enforcement officials … However, at this time, we have serious concerns …”
Recognizing Questions
Significantly, one question specifically asks if the technology has been connected to any real time surveillance cameras operated by law enforcement, such as body-cameras or other public-facing cameras (like what you see in the movies and on TV in both modern fictional cop shows and science fiction).
The letter provides a response deadline of December 13, and at this time, it is unclear (and likely unlikely) they’ll get the answers they seek.
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