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In a study which evaluated some of the latest in automatic facial recognition technology, researchers at Michigan State University were able quickly to identify one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects from law enforcement video, an experiment that demonstrated the value of such technology.
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Under controlled conditions, when the face is angled toward the camera and if the lighting is good, this technology can be up to 99 percent accurate.
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While the technology has made great strides in recent years, it does not mean that improvements are not needed. Also, more police agencies have to put the technology to use.