FindFace - face recognition app may bring end to public anonymity

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A little off topic but if you click on that image, that site blocks Adblock users and I finally had enough so got myself anti-adblock killer. Works nicely.

Oh and youd have to be pretty brave to wear that make up, as of right now, it would stand out too much. Would be fun if it would catch on though.

[Rudkobing]

Welcome to Big Brother.

Thanks for the nightmare fuel, mate.
Double plus bad.

[klogaroth]

Time to promote the burka as a mainstream Western fashion choice for all.

[Noradin]

I'm pretty sure that is illegal here (people of public interest are an exception of course).
And if it isn't it should be.

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When Google Glass first came out, it had something similar - it brought up the Facebook profile on its best match, appearance, location, etc. There was also an app that would bring up adult videos (including amateur vids) that were closest to that person's appearance. Lots of power in facial recognition and cloud technology to handle the computation. It's impressive that they're only running 4 servers.

Yes, those are illegal as well. Cannot wear them outside your own home unless you have permission of the owner of the grounds you are on (provided they are private at all, on public grounds or those open to the public it is still illegal).

[Noradin]

Yeh it wont be easy to find my face. I never uploaded it on internet and i also refuse to use social networks like crapbook.
Job is a exeption, but i use company logo.

The problem is that those kinds of services like for people to identify third parties (which is illegal to do, but illegal for the one who does it, not illegal to ask for unless they are explicit, if they just omit that you need permission of the one you identify then they cannot be prosecuted for it).

[Ryme]

“If you see someone you like, you can photograph them, find their identity, and then send them a friend request.” The interaction doesn’t always have to involve the rather creepy opening gambit of clandestine street photography, he added: “It also looks for similar people. So you could just upload a photo of a movie star you like, or your ex, and then find 10 girls who look similar to her and send them messages.”

That is such a hilariously bad justification I was half sure the article was a joke.

Very impressive on the technology side of things, very disturbing on the social implications.

[Stormspark]

Nah, but the 80s will be back with a vengeance - counter-surveillance makeup, here we come! (Because dazzle camouflage is awesome - and now it's now for people!)

Yep, it's a lot easier to confuse facial recognition software than people realize. Computers aren't sentient. Really neat are bits of makeup using geometric shapes that make the software think it's seeing a 3D shape when it's not. Would look like a weird stylistic choice to a human, but a computer would see a giant 3D blown up shape. The second image from the right on the bottom is using that.

[Noradin]

Pretty sure an invasion of privacy lawsuit would kill this idea.

I sure hope so.

[Kujako]

Yep, it's a lot easier to confuse facial recognition software than people realize. Computers aren't sentient.

That's just what they (the computers) want you to believe!

[Gadion]

I was thinking that I might be safe from this: I don't have any social media accounts and there aren't any pictures of me on the web to my knowledge- add to that that I have an identical twin and you won't exactly be able to verify my identity...

But then it occurred to me, finding your twin is just as good as finding you and there's no escaping your friends and relatives that use social media and post your picture... perhaps you attended their wedding, a party, a funeral, work photos or anything else.

Kill this technology now! (lol) -I like my privacy, okay?

[gr4vitas]

[Khadgar]

Time to seek out Jaqen

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http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/684/0/women_in_abaya.jpg

Just thought: in some jurisdictions you are not allowed to wear masks in public or when dealing with authorities, but you can wear a burkha everywhere nationwide (oddly enough except in France and Belgium which ironically have some of the strictest privacy laws)!

[Manabomb]

So goddamn creepy. Its basically a cyber-stalkers wet dream.

It is not that difficult to secure your identity online. How this is even a problem for most normal people is beyond me, as living a life without having my picture on the internet associated with my name has been pretty easy for the last 8 years.

Perhaps I am just more self aware of my actions and the dangers of the internet than others. Or others are aware, but are okay with the risks. Consenting adults, I guess.

[Noradin]

Just thought: in some jurisdictions you are not allowed to wear masks in public or when dealing with authorities, but you can wear a burkha everywhere nationwide (oddly enough except in France and Belgium which ironically have some of the strictest privacy laws)!

You might still be required to take a burkha off in a court room - which is something the islam agrees with btw..
The same goes for every other similar piece of clothing. The christian versions of this for example.

[ringpriest]

A little off topic but if you click on that image, that site blocks Adblock users and I finally had enough so got myself anti-adblock killer. Works nicely.

Huh, I hadn't noticed their anti-adblock (I'm running uBlock, NoScript and Ghostery - apparently that combination kills their anti-adblocking, because I'm certainly not seeing any ads either, and the page loads fine), that's for letting me know though, definitely interesting to learn.

Oh and youd have to be pretty brave to wear that make up, as of right now, it would stand out too much. Would be fun if it would catch on though.

Glam-rock resurgence, here we come!



Or maybe steampunk - I wonder how well it works with goggles, facial hair and/or air filters?

[Gadion]

It is not that difficult to secure your identity online. How this is even a problem for most normal people is beyond me, as living a life without having my picture on the internet associated with my name has been pretty easy for the last 8 years.

Perhaps I am just more self aware of my actions and the dangers of the internet than others. Or others are aware, but are okay with the risks. Consenting adults, I guess.

You've never had your picture taken for something work-related, a friend or relative's wedding, party, funeral etc?... If it only hinged on you not taking photos of yourself it'd be much too easy.

[enragedgorilla]

Remember folks,Put dark makeup/cammo on the high points,Lighter colors on the low points of your face/exposed features..
Cammo 101.

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Considering the potential for abuse, this is fucked.

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Nothing to hide.
Nothing to fear.

I can imagine alot of people here feel weary though.