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One of the key debates around facial recognition revolves around its role as a proxy for human eyewitnesses. In scenarios where eyewitness testimony may be unreliable due to human error, bias, or difficulty recalling details, algorithms have been proposed as an alternative means of identification. Advocates argue that algorithms can offer more consistent and unbiased results, as numerous studies and psychologists have shown that human witnesses are often undervalued or prone to inaccuracies.