Facial Recognition Technology: Governance Challenges and Opportunities

Please join us for a virtual conversation delving into the complex policy issues related to face recognition technologies and why developing legislation to govern its use has been difficult. After a presentation on what independent, third-party testing reveals about face recognition algorithms’ accuracy, expert panelists will explore how to balance the benefits of face recognition technology with the sociotechnical risks the technologies can produce. From the technical difficulties of accurately identifying individuals to the legal and ethical considerations surrounding various use cases, our panelists will shed light on the complex public policy landscape.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Introduction by:

Tom Romanoff | Technology Project Director, BPC

Keynote remarks:

Patrick Grother | Scientist, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Panel discussions with:

Tatiana Rice | Senior Counsel, Future of Privacy Forum

Dr. Michael King | Associate Professor of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology

Dr. Samuel Peterson | Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation

Gabrielle Shea | Technology Project Senior Policy Analyst, BPC (Moderator)