Q&A
Questions on facial recognition use in law enforcement and schools
7:04:34
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Council Member De La Rosa raises concerns about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement and school facilities. Mastro acknowledges his limited familiarity with the current use of such technology but expresses willingness to examine the issue.
- De La Rosa highlights racial disparities and accuracy issues with facial recognition in law enforcement
- Questions are raised about the appropriate use of facial recognition in school facilities
- Mastro admits he is not well-versed in the current use of facial recognition technology
- Mastro commits to examining the issue if appointed as Corporation Counsel
Carmen De La Rosa
7:04:34
So with the change of technology, We're learning that the use of facial recognition by law enforcement has found that it contributes to racial disparities in law enforcement outcomes and lacks the ability to equally distinguish darker faces.
7:04:48
Given this and other concerns about protecting children from certain harmful technology, what place do you believe there is for the use of facial recognition in school facilities, if any?
Randy Mastro
7:04:59
I don't know how it's being used or I I I am not steeped in the issue.
7:05:03
I haven't been in government for 25 years, but it's certainly an issue that I I think, you know, warrants some examination.
7:05:12
Again, in the MSG case, that was not the issue in the case.
7:05:15
It wasn't a facial recognition case.
7:05:17
Was a separate case about the facial recognition technology used there, and that case was thrown out of court in Madison Square Garden 1.