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Because the computer might say you are someone else. Do not underestimate the power of "computer said so"
by mattlondon 7y ago
Because the computer might say you are someone else.
Do not underestimate the power of "computer said so"
- otterley 7y agoWe’ve had judicial procedures to challenge the results of technological processes for nearly a century (radar guns for speeding violations, for example). It’s not a foregone conclusion that the computer is always right.
- mattlondon 7y agoThat won't stop you getting hauled off and treated like shit and generally put through the mincer until they realise that the facial "recognition" was incorrect and you are not actually on the most wanted terrorist list they let you out of the holding cell...
- otterley 7y agoPerhaps not, but the same thing can happen if a mistaken person identifies you. In fact, computers are already more reliable than people at identifying individuals. Mistaken identities are tremendous problems with the reliability of criminal convictions. You can dissect an algorithm but not a person’s mind.