By: Tech
Jan 18, 2020
Facial recognition is on the cusp of its biggest ban yet, as the EU is reportedly mulling over the idea of enacting a temporary ban on the technology until the risks can be appropriately managed.
In 2020, it’s safe to say that facial recognition technology is a bit controversial. Activists have spoken out at length about the problematic software’s use in policing citizens, while tech giants have been hellbent on developing the tech and selling it wherever they can. And considering the tech represents a multi-billion dollar market, who could blame them?
Still, with the EU debating the merits of a temporary ban, the technology could take a backseat as far as development and employment are concerned, and that’s kind of a big deal.