Facial Recognition Technology: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, And Governance

By: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education and Policy and Global Affairs and Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and Committee on Law and Justice and Committee on Science, Technology, and Law and Computer Science and Telecommunications Board and Committee on Facial Recognition: Current Capabilities, Future Prospects, and Governance

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Synopsis: Facial recognition technology is increasingly used for identity verification and identification, from aiding law enforcement investigations to identifying potential security threats at large venues. However, advances in this technology have outpaced laws and regulations, raising significant concerns related to equity, privacy, and civil liberties. This report explores the current capabilities, future possibilities, and necessary governance for facial recognition technology. Facial Recognition Technology discusses legal, societal, and ethical implications of the technology, and recommends ways that federal agencies and others developing and deploying the technology can mitigate potential harms and enact more comprehensive safeguards.