Facial Recognition Technology
Read Facial Recognition Technology, an Ethics Case Study
Read Dramatization or Falsification
Use the Case Analysis Template.html to shape your discussion board contributions about one or both cases.
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The purpose of the discussion is to identity and summarize the range of ethical concerns that might inform the ethical analysis.
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https://www.scu.edu/ethics-in-technology-practice/case-studies/facial-recognition-technology/
https://mediaengagement.org/research/dramatization-or-falsification/
Sample Solution
Facial recognition technology has become an integral part of our lives, used for everything from security systems to medical diagnoses.
Thread #1: Ethical Questions Posed by Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology has become an integral part of our lives, used for everything from security systems to medical diagnoses. With this increased reliance on facial recognition technology comes important questions about its ethical implications. Before any implementation can take place, the following ethical issues should be addressed:
• Should there be limits on the use of this technology? If so, what should those limits be and who should set them? This is especially important when it comes to facial recognition in public spaces as it could lead to potential violations of people’s right to privacy and freedom of movement.
• What are the privacy implications of using facial recognition technology? As previously mentioned, there is a risk that private data may be collected or stored without individuals’ knowledge or consent. It is also possible that the results generated by facial recognition algorithms may not always be accurate or fair due to biases within them.
• Who is responsible if something goes wrong while using facial recognition technology (e.g., incorrect identification)? This question raises concerns about liability and accountability related to automated decision-making processes which could have serious repercussions on individuals if something goes awry.
In conclusion, these ethical considerations must be taken into account before implementing any form of facial recognition technology, as their implementation can have far-reaching effects both socially and legally depending on how they are used. It is essential that those in charge of designing and deploying such technologies create frameworks which protect individual rights while ensuring accuracy and fairness at all times in order for us all to reap the benefits these technologies offer safely and responsibly.