Key findings are:

• Perceptions about facial recognition technology (FRT) in public spheres vary across countries.
• FRT acceptance is positively linked to trust in government institutions and an affinity for technology.
• Awareness of a country's history of surveillance and privacy concerns lowers FRT acceptance.
• Opposition to FRT is highest if citizens believe it affects their personal privacy.
• Chinese citizens stress the benefits of FRT; German citizens call for strong regulations to address associated risks.

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