(Source: MacKenzie, Mike (2018))
Introduction
Have you ever unlocked your phone or tablet without touching a button, or accessed your bank account with just a glance? These are just a few common examples of how facial recognition technology (FRT) is becoming an integral part of today society. FRT is a cutting-edge innovation that enables artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and identify an individual based on their unique facial features. By using advanced algorithms, FRT was able to scan and compare an individual facial features with its database to verify a match. As a result, FRT has become commonly used by law enforcement agencies to assist with identifying potential suspects, or locating missing individuals (Ryan, 2023). Furthermore, FRT has been adapted for general use due to the technology providing a convenient, and secure way to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as banking account and personal information. However, despite its widespread use, FRT sparked significant concerns regarding issues such as potential misuse, privacy violation and the potential risk of false identification. Thus, to better understand these issues, one must explore the background of FRT and its development.