Introduction!!

Facial recognition software has been around since the 1960s.  It is a successful, yet behind-the-scenes form of security and surveillance.  Facial recognition allows employers to check to see if their employees show up on time.  It allows firms and businesses to keep unwanted customers out of their workplace.  And most importantly, it allows for the government and security firms to monitor and keep terrorism at bay.  However, along with all these benefits, there is also a question of ethics and privacy concerns.  What gives the government the right to monitor us?  Does it really help keep us safe from attacks?  And with even more modern technology, facial recognition software is becoming very widespread throughout the world.  As the technology gets cheaper, more and more governments and businesses are using it.  The legal, social, ethical, and security aspects of facial recognition software are important topics.  The benefits of such a controversial form of technology, and how the liabilities affect the everyday citizen, is what will be discussed today.