Don’t Ban Facial-Recognition Technology. Regulate It.

Concerns are understandable. But with rules in place, the benefits will far outweigh the risks.

Bloomberg Opinion
May 20, 2019 · 3 min read
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A live demonstration uses artificial intelligence and facial recognition at the Horizon Robotics exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2019. Photo: David McNew/AFP/Getty Images

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