Face Recognition algorithm
Participant Priorities for Mixed Reality Face Recognition Context
When a mixed reality device identifies a person, participants agreed that the following contextual information should be displayed. Items are listed in order of how frequently they were mentioned:
| Item | Number of Mentions |
|---|---|
| Name | 18 |
| Source | 5 |
| Relationship | 3 |
| Designation | 3 |
| Database | 2 |
Participants expressed several key ethical concerns regarding the use of mixed reality devices for facial recognition:
- Data protection was the most frequently mentioned issue, with concerns about how personal information is collected, stored, and used.
- Privacy was a recurring theme, particularly in relation to the visibility of personal data in shared environments.
- Consent was emphasized as essential — participants highlighted the importance of obtaining explicit permission before identifying or displaying information about individuals.
- Context was noted as a critical factor — concerns were raised about whether the recognition is appropriate depending on the situation or environment.
- A few responses also flagged the reuse of images without consent as problematic.
Overall, participants stressed the need for transparent data practices and context-sensitive, consent-based use of facial recognition features.