The most popular and largest applications and websites on the Internet are run by corporations. Even the smaller, successful new services are being bought by big companies, often for billions. Imagine if a corporation wanted to take over the country? How hard would it be? They have more information about us than the public records, or the police. They have enough resources to design and produce exclusive technology unmatched by any military force.
Facial recognition might be the next step towards the police state. Have you ever walked up to a camera, put your photo online, or get on Skype? The government has a database of your actions, “just in case” if it’s ever necessary for them to look up your activities.