Facing the Future: Let’s Talk Facial Recognition Technology

two women standing in front of a large wall display featuring multiple portrait photographs. Each portrait depicts a person's face with green geometric facial recognition mapping overlaid on the image, indicating the use of technology, likely AI, to analyze or track facial features. The women are observing the images closely, with their backs to the camera, engaging with the exhibit. The display seems to focus on AI or facial recognition technology, raising questions about identity, privacy, or the impact of AI on personal data. The setting appears to be a museum or gallery.
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Date: 7 November 2024, 18.00 – 20.00 (pizza from 17.30)

Location: The Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8

Any idea how many times CCTV cameras spotted you today? Do you know if they were operating with Facial Recognition Technology?

From riding the bus to police monitoring, surveillance is happening in ways we’ve never experienced before. On average, your image will be captured 100 times a day in a European capital city like Dublin. And that number is on the rise as people, police services, and private companies start to use CCTV cameras for safety and security.

Join an interactive #DiscussAI Think-In on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) at Beta Festival where we will explore questions like:

  • Does FRT impact your daily life?
  • Should we be concerned about where this technology is headed?

 

#DiscussAI Think-Ins are open discussion forums where everyone— from citizens to researchers, and industry experts—can openly discuss the evolving role of AI in our future.

Through engaging discussion scenarios, we’ll weigh up the potential benefits and challenges of FRT for both individuals and society. Together, we’ll explore how we can ensure FRT technology is used in a safe and ethical way for everyone’s benefit.​

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