Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Is it ethical?? Let's find out!



The issue with using facial recognition software in everyday lives is something that has caught people's attention.  The government in the United Kingdom has already been exposed as to be using facial recognition in the street cameras in London.  That means that they are able to see who's on the streets, and what they are doing at all times.  This brings up an issue of the government invading into the people's privacy, and if what they are doing is morally correct, even if it is to protect from terrorism.  There are people in the United Kingdom who are trying to get these cameras removed from the streets, but so far to no avail.  The issue is not just found on the streets, but also in people's homes.  Just last year, Samsung introduced a television set that would have facial recognition software embedded into it.  It will be able to identify who is standing in front of the tv, and then display that person's personalized tv guide and favorite programming.  That main issue with this feature, is that there is no way to turn it off.  This opens up possibilities for Samsung to send private information to third parties or the government. 

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