As facial recognition use grows, so do privacy fears
The unique features of your face can allow you to unlock your new iPhone, access your bank account or even "smile to pay" for some goods and services.
The unique features of your face can allow you to unlock your new iPhone, access your bank account or even "smile to pay" for some goods and services.
Security
Jul 8, 2018
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(Phys.org) —Those separated from family and friends by long distances often use video conferencing services such as Skype in order to see each other when talking. But who hasn't experienced the frustration of your counterpart ...
Computer Sciences
Aug 27, 2013
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(Phys.org)—People generally like the idea of facial recognition technology, if they are asked about it in the context of identifying dangerous killers on the loose and people out to spread mayhem. People generally hate ...
Facebook has until November 7 to bring its facial recognition software into conformity with privacy laws in Germany and the European Union or face legal action, a government lawyer told AFP Friday.
Internet
Oct 21, 2011
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(Phys.org) —Researchers from Carnegie Mellon have developed a solution for finding people through computer analysis making use of facial recognition, color matching and location tracking. With homage to the fictional map ...
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have designed a new system capable of carrying out large-scale 3-D facial recognition that could transform the entire biometrics industry.
Computer Sciences
Jul 6, 2018
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Like many autistic children, Julian Brown has trouble reading emotions in people's faces, one of the biggest challenges for people with the neurological disorder.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 23, 2016
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Facial recognition technology was already seeping into everyday life—from your photos on Facebook to police scans of mugshots—when Joy Buolamwini noticed a serious glitch: Some of the software couldn't detect dark-skinned ...
Machine learning & AI
Apr 3, 2019
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Facebook is coming under fire for a feature that uses facial recognition software to allow members to tag pictures of their friends on the social network.
Internet
Jun 8, 2011
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If you've watched any sort of spy thriller or action film over the last few years – think Jason Bourne or Mission: Impossible – the chances are you've seen facial recognition software in action. These movie scenes often ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 14, 2016
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