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Japanese scientists invent ‘privacy visor’ to fool Google’s facial recognition software
A “privacy visor” that uses infra-red light to interfere with facial recognition technology has been developed in Japan for people worried about being spotted by computers. The goggles are useful for anyone who wants to avoid their identity being detected by hidden cameras, the inventors say. “Measures for preventing the…
Project to use facial recognition software to identify subjects of world’s famous artworks
A Californian university has won funding to use advanced facial recognition technology to try to solve the mysteries of some of the world’s most famous works of art. Professor Conrad Rudolph said the idea for the experiment came from watching news and detective shows such as CSI which had a…
British media pressured to inform on rioters
British officials are pressuring media organizations like The Guardian, the BBC, the Times, ITN and Sky News to give police all their footage of the recent spates of rioting so authorities can comb it for suspects. Media organizations said this week they’re resisting informal requests for footage from the London Metro…
Facebook under fire for facial recognition software
WASHINGTON — 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. The “Tag Suggestions” feature made its debut on Facebook in the United States six months ago but has drawn renewed attention this…
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