Groups Call For Chicago PD To Stop Using Facial Recognition Technology

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding the use of facial recognition technology in Chicago, highlighting concerns over racial bias and privacy. Reports reveal the city's decade-long use of the technology, prompting over 70 groups to urge Mayor Lori Lightfoot to cease its use. Research indicates inaccuracies in criminal identifications. Mayor Lightfoot clarifies that the police's technology is not linked to the city's camera network and lacks real-time capabilities. The police department defends the technology as essential for solving crimes.

What are the main concerns associated with the use of facial recognition technology by the Chicago Police Department?

• Racial bias and privacy issues

• Cost and maintenance

• Technical complexity

• Lack of public support

Which publication reported on the long-term use of facial recognition technology in Chicago?

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

• The Chicago Sun-Times

• The Los Angeles Times

How many groups signed a letter urging the end of facial recognition technology use in Chicago?

• 30

• 100

• 70

• 50

What did the research highlight about facial recognition technology?

• It is widely accepted

• It is highly accurate

• It has inaccuracies in criminal identification

• It is cost-effective

What is Mayor Lightfoot's stance on the connection between the police's facial recognition technology and the city's camera network?

• They are not connected

• They are partially connected

• They are fully integrated

• They are connected only during emergencies