Author: Jillian Kwong, Stefanie Demetriades, Ali Rachel Pearl, Noy Thrupkaew, Jef Pearlman, Colin Maclay
Publisher: MASTS “Mobilizing Controversy” Working Group
Publication Year: 2021
Summary: The following resource provides insight into what facial recognition is and how it should be used in higher education settings, whether it is for security purposes, tracking health such as during COVID-19, and also for proctoring exams. The article includes research and the rationale for banning facial recognition based on ethical concerns. Shifting norms, whether it be from the policy perspective, societal expectations, etc. make facial recognition very tricky to shield from misuse. It talks about how surveillance can also erode systems of trust that are necessary in higher education environments, and can definitely be applied to other environments. It brings up algorithmic bias in targeting racial minorities and adds to alarming trends of over-policing.
