Council Post: 12 Things You Need To Know About Facial Recognition Technology

Due to the facial identification features in today's smart devices and laptops, many people are familiar with the concept of facial recognition technology. However, they may not know exactly how it works or realize how many software programs and applications use this technology to function. Tech experts aren't the only ones discussing the current state and potential of facial recognition technology; politicians, human rights advocates and others are examining both its possibilities and its troubling drawbacks, and it's wise for the public to stay informed about both the pros and cons. For a better understanding of how facial recognition works, we turned to the experts of Forbes Technology Council. Below they share 12 features of facial recognition technology everyone should know about.