Essential Question: How can Facial Recognition software be a privacy issue?
Mastery Objectives:
SWBAT describe how facial recognition software works.
SWBAT describe the privacy concerns around facial recognition software.
SWBAT describe how AI learns to be intelligent.
Do Now:
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhCzX0iLnOc
What are some of the potential dangers from using AI?
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Directions Part 1: Read the article about China's use of facial recognition and watch the video on AI. Participate in a discussion. https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/02/tech/china-facial-recognition-mobile-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
Directions Part 2: Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5qgOqNQ7zY&feature=youtu.be and read the article: https://www.kqed.org/lowdown/29130/profiling-a-brief-history-of-being-identified
Responses should be supported by evidence from the Above the Noise episode, The Lowdown post, or other research on the topic.
With a partner, discuss the following questions and answer the questions in a google doc. Each student should respond individually on their own google doc then swap seats with your partner and have your partner respond to your answers in a different color font. Submit your assignment onto google classroom.
What other technology has law enforcement, the government and companies used to keep track of you?
How is facial recognition technology being used in China? Do you agree or disagree with this use of facial recognition?
How do tech companies like Facebook and Google use facial recognition? Do you agree or disagree with this use of facial recognition?
What do you think people might have worried about when the “new” technologies of fingerprinting or mug shots were invented?
Is facial recognition and other forms of identification technology an invasion of privacy? Why or why not? Who should have access to our face prints and other data? Who shouldn’t?
Where would you draw the line when it comes to facial recognition? Private companies (like Snapchat or Walmart)? Everyone? No one? Explain your answer using evidence from the video.