Can Facial Recognition Technology Save Ukraine’s Children? One Company’s Strides Tracking the Perpetrators and Victims of War Crimes

By: Bryan Sicard As Russia’s most recent invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, war crimes ranging from murdering civilians and sexual violence to routine attacks on charitable institutions like hospitals and churches have plagued Ukrainians.  But the war crime that has perhaps generated the most Western attention has been the forced transfer of civilians,… Read More Can Facial Recognition Technology Save Ukraine’s Children? One Company’s Strides Tracking the Perpetrators and Victims of War Crimes

The Future of Facial Recognition Technology: A Balancing Act Between Costs and Benefits

Facial recognition software has proven to be a powerful tool for police to investigate crimes and catch criminals, but at what cost to peoples’ civil liberties? The technology has presented several inherent risks, particularly when it comes to bias and the invasion of peoples’ privacy. Currently, the technology is widely unregulated, but significant strides have been taken by lawmakers that indicate it is time to take action to create and enforce regulations. The question lingering is how law enforcement’s utilization of the technology can align with the privacy of citizens under the Fourth Amendment.… Read More The Future of Facial Recognition Technology: A Balancing Act Between Costs and Benefits