Use of Facial Recognition Technique in Criminal Investigations in India
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The social interactions of the modern period are characterised by the extensive use of technical tools for information processing. Considering the quick advancement of computer technology, they are already competent to perform challenging tasks needing the careful solution of technical and imaginative issues. The term "Artificial Intelligence" is successfully used in a wide range of activities, from smartphone screens to the creation of music and art. Legal academics are increasingly considering the need for using technical tools in criminal area in light of these circumstances, notably for deciding punishment and other kinds of criminal law influence against people who have committed destructive activities. Use of facial recognition technologies is rising in the post-COVID environment. Law enforcement organisations have seen significant gains in criminal investigation and crime prevention thanks to face recognition technologies, but there are also well-known privacy risks and data misuse issues. This essay explores the applications of Facial Recognition Technology in India and dissects the institutional and technological issues on its usage in law enforcement. Additionally, it offers both immediate and long-term answers that must be established before these technologies are widely used.
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