The Future of Privacy: Facial Recognition, Public Facts, and 300MM Little Bros

If this technology becomes more widespread, I would expect to see people wearing clothing in public that covers their faces: hoods, hats, and thick sunglasses. I've heard the widespread presence of surveillance cameras cited as one reason for the popularity of hoodies in London. People can adapt to this type of technology without too large of a disruption to their lifestyle.

In some ways it would be nice because it would make it would make it more socially acceptable to walk around with your face concealed. Many people would prefer to do this so they can leave their house and still avoid unwanted social contact.

I think that what should happen is that the courts will use the same rules in slander cases for facial recognition of photos: if it hurts you, and you're not a public person, then you just need to prove that they caused you pain in whatever form (financial, legal, physical, etc.). If you're a public person, (i.e. celebrity, elected gov't official), then you need to prove malice on behalf of the people who hurt you.

At least, that's how I hope the courts will treat these issues.