Our World (2007)

S17E6 Facial Recognition - Fighting Crime?

Facial recognition technology is revolutionizing crime-fighting in the United States. Law enforcement agencies nationwide can upload images and access vast databases filled with millions of photos gathered from the internet. Whether you posted the image yourself or it was uploaded by someone else without your consent, your identity can be uncovered and monitored. James Clayton delves into the reliability of this contentious technology, questioning if it infringes on personal privacy and whether it should play a role in maintaining law and order in America.