Search & technology01
A possible match is not a confirmed identity
Understand what an automated shortlist can support and what still needs verification.
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10 articlesSearch & technology02
A similarity score is not a reunion probability
Read ranking numbers in the context of the system that produced them.
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Search & technology03
Evaluate a person-search tool before using it
Look for clear scope, realistic claims, privacy controls, and a route for correction.
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Search & technology04
Handle name variants without merging different people
Search spelling differences carefully and keep the identity question open.
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Search & technology05
How photo quality affects a visual search
Choose a faithful image and keep technical limitations separate from conclusions about identity.
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Search & technology06
Search filters can help—and hide relevant records
Adjust location and date filters deliberately while keeping a record of what you checked.
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Search & technology07
Web search and a missing-person directory answer different questions
Understand coverage before interpreting a result—or the lack of one.
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Search & technology08
What a false positive means in a face search
A similar-looking result may depict a different person.
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Search & technology09
Why an AI explanation still needs checking
A fluent description of a photo comparison is not independent evidence.
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Why no face match does not end a search
A missing result can reflect coverage, image conditions, or filtering rather than the person’s absence.
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