Why facial recognition has led to false arrests

Re:Why facial recognition has led to false arrests by raxxorrax on Monday August 24, 2020 @11:22AM (#24261518)

I think these problems might have to do with a current conflict within the US society that needs to be talked about and surveillance or the lack of it is neither the reason nor the solution.

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Re:Why facial recognition has led to false arrests by sudosysgen on Monday August 24, 2020 @11:26AM (#24261562)

Indeed. Historically, reducing contradictions and tensions in society is a much more durable solution than ramping up enforcement.

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Re:Why facial recognition has led to false arrests by tetromino_ on Monday August 24, 2020 @11:46AM (#24261741)

I don't understand why you think it's not a solution.

Witnesses refusing to talk to cops is a problem. Given the "current conflict", witnesses may be even less willing to talk than usual. And camera surveillance with a good facial recognition system (i.e. one that has been trained and certified to recognize faces of all ages, ethnicities, and phenotypes, not just white college students) would certainly seem like a solution that could help track down murderers.

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Re:Why facial recognition has led to false arrests by bkor on Monday August 24, 2020 @11:56AM (#24261874)

UK has loads of camera surveillance, it didn't really help with the crime rates. Seems better to avoid people getting into crimes. Meaning: reduce the difference between super rich and very poor, ensure people have the ability to have a good life (basically: afford to start a family), etc.

Anyway, that's what helped in NL.

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