experts on artificial intelligence share their concerns over private secretary e sector use of racial recognition technology. the committee is working to address the emerging technology. we come to order. good morning, everyone. without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. with that, i would now like to recognize myself to give an opening statement. today the committee is holding our third hearing this congress on a critical issue facial recognition technology. it is clear that despite the private sector s expanded use of technology, it s just not ready for primetime. during this hearing we will examine the private sector development, use and sale of technology as well as its partnerships with government entities using it technology. we learned from our first hearing may 22 of 2019 that the use of facial recognition technology can severely impact american civil rights and liberties. american civil rights and liberties inclu