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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Photography Discussion => Topic started by: Cogent Marketing on August 03, 2011, 14:58

Title: Face recognition reveals more than a person might have bargained for.....
Post by: Cogent Marketing on August 03, 2011, 14:58
This is interesting in a 'tineye' sort of way but when you think about it, could this affect models we use in our shoots? It appears that criminals might use face recognition software for fraudulent purposes - perhaps there needs to be an additional disclaimer added to a model release form to protect the originator of the file . i.e. the photographer...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14386514 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14386514)

I know there is a current thread about a lass who's picture has been hi-jacked on a Facebook page but this could be quite a bit more serious.
Title: Re: Face recognition reveals more than a person might have bargained for.....
Post by: Graffoto on August 04, 2011, 01:44
Wow, just wow.

Big brother is here and he is a criminal to boot.

Quick everyone put on a burka, its the only way to be safe any more.
Title: Re: Face recognition reveals more than a person might have bargained for.....
Post by: OM on August 08, 2011, 12:17
Wow, just wow.

Big brother is here and he is a criminal to boot.

Quick everyone put on a burka, its the only way to be safe any more.

Why do think Big Brother wants to (or already has) banned the wearing of them!
Title: Re: Face recognition reveals more than a person might have bargained for.....
Post by: dirkr on August 10, 2011, 06:21
Just one more reason not to publish too many private data on the web. I never understood why some people believe it is a good idea to share all of their intimate details on facebook....
Title: Re: Face recognition reveals more than a person might have bargained for.....
Post by: RacePhoto on August 12, 2011, 20:02
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110811/D9P1VJJ80.html (http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110811/D9P1VJJ80.html)

LONDON (AP) - Facial recognition technology being considered for London's 2012 Games is getting a workout in the wake of Britain's riots, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday, with officers feeding photographs of suspects through Scotland Yard's newly updated face-matching program.

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. Anonymous criminals are now being tracked and caught. It does mention that they are easier to find when the people have a previous criminal record and are in the database.  :) I'm in for this bargain when it stops or catches criminals who are ruining our rights for a peaceful and safe life.