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> Facial recognition software, which American military and intelligence agencies used for years in Iraq and Afghanistan Mighty good it did them there... It's
by romaniv 11y ago
> Facial recognition software, which American military and intelligence agencies used for years in Iraq and Afghanistan
Mighty good it did them there...
It's disturbing that no matter how much technology police gets, they always seem to want more. I mean, look at the encryption backdoor debate. We're being monitored in all ways imaginable, and apparently it's still not enough.
- AndrewKemendo 11y agoMighty good it did them there... What is your measure of success? In fact, the field biometrics system worked really well for human network mapping - which was it's intended purpose. We defeated a lot of IED networks in part because of this tool.
- cryoshon 11y agoPolitical success. Tactical and strategic success are usually a necessary but not sufficient condition.
- AndrewKemendo 11y agoThat's my point though. You can't say that the overall effort failed, therefore all of the pieces must be worthless. The success of GWOT was not based on biometrics collection capabilities.
- thatcat 11y agoYes, we also completed our research and development of the technology. So that like all Military tech, it can be gifted to US Law Enforcement. The war was just a beta test for biometerics and served as the only justifiable pretext for the development of this tech. Most of its utility will be in the civilian sphere. Inevitably, they'll be scanning your face every time you buy a beer.