Source: St. Vincent Times

St. Vincent Times explores the ethical and legal challenges presented by facial recognition technologies (FRTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The article addresses growing concerns that these technologies—while potentially useful for law enforcement and national security—may pose threats to fundamental human rights and the rule of law if left unregulated. Legal experts are particularly alarmed about the lack of transparency and accountability in AI-based surveillance systems.

The discussion, rooted in the principles of democratic governance, emphasizes that FRTs risk reinforcing bias and infringing on individual privacy. Civil society organizations and legal scholars in the Caribbean region are calling for immediate action to implement oversight mechanisms, ethical guidelines, and data protection frameworks. The piece warns that failing to act proactively could erode legal safeguards and open the door to misuse of power through unchecked technological surveillance.