The paper distinguishes between proven fact and speculation and illustrates how facial recognition technologies can have markedly different implications for society depending on the type of system and the reasons for its use.
Name in original language
CDEI Snapshot Paper: Facial Recognition Technology
Initiative overview
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is an advisory body set up by the UK government and led by an independent board of experts. It is tasked with identifying the measures we need to take to maximise the benefits of AI and data-driven technology for our society and economy. The CDEI has a unique mandate to advise government on these issues, drawing on expertise and perspectives from across society. The CDEI Snapshots are a series of briefing papers that aim to improve public understanding of topical issues related to the development and deployment of AI. These papers are intended to separate fact from fiction, clarify what is known and unknown, and suggest areas for further investigation.The initiative has the following objective(s):To create the conditions in which ethical innovation can thrive: an environment in which the public are confident their values are reflected in the way data-driven technology is developed and deployed; where we can trust that decisions informed by algorithms are fair; and where risks posed by innovation are identified and addressed. In this snapshot, we distinguish between proven fact and speculation and illustrates how facial recognition technologies can have markedly different implications for society depending on the type of system and the reasons for its use.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI)
