This seminar focuses on facial recognition technology (FRT) and sheds light on previously unexplored aspects that involve systematic legal issues concerning its regulation, the protection
of rights and freedoms, the preservation of democracy and the rule of law. FRT employs cutting-edge AI systems capable of processing biometric data for identification, verification and
categorization purposes.
Although there have been huge strides in the research and development of these systems in the last few decades and computer scientists are following and supporting this evolution, legal scholars have only been investigating the implications for fundamental rights for the past few years.
The introduction of new regulations (especially the European Union AI Act) has turned the debate on its head, putting FRT in the spotlight. However, there are still certain aspects that have not yet been explored but will be crucial in the coming years for the democratic, social, technical, ethical,
and legal acceptance of this technology.
This seminar aims to open a debate around these aspects.
Introductory Remarks
Oreste Pollicino Bocconi University
Natalia Menéndez González European University Institute
Giuseppe Mobilio University of Florence
Discussants
Chiara Graziani Bocconi University
Elena Carpegna di Brivio University of Milano-Bicocca
Conclusive Remarks
Federica Paolucci Bocconi University
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