Lately, I’ve been hearing stories about people being stopped by police on the street and asked, “Can you tell me your name?” — and honestly, it makes me feel uneasy 💭
“I haven’t done anything wrong, so why should I have to identify myself?”
That’s what I can’t help but think, but apparently, this kind of interaction happens more often than you’d expect 😳
Police officers often say things like, “If you’re an adult, you should at least say your name,” putting subtle pressure on people.
But I can’t help wondering — isn’t that the first step toward saying, “We have the power to control you”? 🧠
And when we look further into the future, there’s already concern that “body cameras might soon perform real-time facial recognition and instantly access personal data.” ✨
So, does that mean that as you’re just walking down the street, nearby cameras could instantly scan your face and identify who you are…?
You’re simply out for a walk, but your privacy could be completely exposed — and that’s kind of terrifying 🥺
What if facial recognition and digital IDs become linked?
- It could instantly reveal where you are and who you’re with 👀
- Cameras could automatically collect data without your consent, making you monitored whether you like it or not
- Those “Tell me your name” exchanges might disappear — but in exchange, we’d be monitored in even subtler, invisible ways 😳
Technology is amazing these days, but sometimes I wish we could just slow down a bit 💡
When I walk around town, I can’t help thinking, “Am I being watched by a camera right now?” — it makes me uneasy, even chatting with friends 🌸
What do you think? Do we really need to show ID in public? Are you excited about the future of digital IDs and facial recognition — or does it feel a bit scary?
That’s the feeling I wanted to share today 🥺✨
Hatena
Comments
ハンナ
"They don’t have that kind of power." "They wouldn’t do that." But the government can always create its own authority.
クリス
Look into full-body biometrics — it’s even scarier than facial recognition, since you can hide your face but not your body shape or the way you walk.
ハンナ
This isn’t just an American issue; it’s a global one. Governments everywhere are pushing for digital IDs, and you can start to see what their real goal might be.
レオ
I’m fine with my paper driver’s license — I don’t need a digital ID (lol).
ロバート
According to parliament, not having a digital ID won’t make you a criminal, and the police can’t force you to show it.
キンバリー
They say digital IDs are meant to make online identity verification easier, eliminating the need for paper documents or multiple logins, with privacy protection in mind.
ノーラン
But what if bodycams get linked with facial recognition? We already have photo IDs, so if those get connected, real-time surveillance becomes possible.
サム
Honestly, this system is probably garbage.
クロエ
Walking down the street isn’t the same as browsing a porn site. It’s like showing your ID to buy alcohol or enter a club. By the way, I live in the UK.
ワット
You don’t need to carry an ID. Just keep your phone number saved and delete everything else. If asked for ID, just give your name.
ジョージ
This digital ID sounds like Estonia’s national ID — you can log in to government services and verify your identity online, right?
エイダン
I don’t mind it at all — it’d actually be convenient when traveling, like checking medical info easily.
ミア
It’s basically just a digital version of your existing ID — not new data being sent to the government, but a modern update to an old system.
