Mapped: Mapping The State of Facial Recognition Around the World (Video)
by N.Morgan Big Brother is watching you. Like the omnipresent eyes of big brother, several concepts from George Orwell’s classic novel nineteen eighty-four have become famous in popular culture. The character of big brother is perhaps the most well-known concept from the book. From public CCTV cameras to biometric identification systems in airports, facial recognition technology is now common in a growing number of places around the world. In its most benign form, facial recognition technology is a convenient way to unlock your smartphone. At the state level though, facial recognition is a key component of mass surveillance, and it already touches half the global population on a regular basis. Today’s visualizations from SurfShark classify 194 countries and regions based on the extent of surveillance. Facial Recognition Status Total Countries In Use 98 Approved, but not implemented 12 Considering technology 13 No evidence of use 68 Banned 3 Click here to explore ...