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
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"They don’t have that kind of power." "They wouldn’t do that." But the government can always create its own authority. @@ 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. @@ 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. @@ I’m fine with my paper driver’s license — I don’t need a digital ID (lol). @@ According to parliament, not having a digital ID won’t make you a criminal, and the police can’t force you to show it. @@ 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. @@ But what if bodycams get linked with facial recognition? We already have photo IDs, so if those get connected, real-time surveillance becomes possible. @@ Honestly, this system is probably garbage. @@ 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. @@ 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. @@ This digital ID sounds like Estonia’s national ID — you can log in to government services and verify your identity online, right? @@ I don’t mind it at all — it’d actually be convenient when traveling, like checking medical info easily. @@ 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.
