Facial recognition technology uses artificial intelligence to identify someone by comparing a photo of an unknown face to a database of images of known faces.
At the same time, MPD was considering expanding its access to facial recognition technology through an agreement with the company Biometrica.
‘Still a big unknown’ Another question is whether prosecutors and defendants have always been told when MPD used facial recognition technology.
Romenesko said facial recognition information is sometimes included in initial discovery but sometimes must be requested from law enforcement or prosecutors.
Public defenders are trained to spot vague language such as “investigative lead” that can indicate facial recognition technology was used, Romenesko said.