Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.
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Response rates from 2.6k Germany voters.
42% Yes |
58% No |
33% Yes |
54% No |
6% Yes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency |
3% No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens |
3% Yes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities |
1% No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it |
0% No, this would be too expensive to implement |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.6k Germany voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.6k Germany voters.
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