State Commission on Facial Recognition Recommendations

What is happening? Massachusetts Facial Recognition Commission released its recommendations this week and placed the responsibility to use facial recognition software with the State Police.

Why is this important? Other limits recommended include no algorithms concerning detectable emotions & requiring probable cause that the person committed a felony.

How will this be important? Massachusetts got tot his point by creating a commission in a 2020 police reform bill that created the commission.

Governing | Massachusetts Commission Sets Facial Recognition Guidelines