Facial Recognition

Can Meta's Facial Recognition Reinstate Trust and Boost Their Stock?
Computer Vision & Perception Can Meta's Facial Recognition Reinstate Trust and Boost Their Stock?

Meta Platforms, Inc. has made a bold decision to reintroduce facial recognition technology to its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, aiming to curb increasing incidences of celebrity impersonation and associated scams. This strategic move comes after a three-year hiatus and aligns with

October 23, 2024
GPT-4 Unintentionally Excels in Biometric Tasks, Raises Safety Concerns
Computer Vision & Perception GPT-4 Unintentionally Excels in Biometric Tasks, Raises Safety Concerns

Recent research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Mizani, and the Idiap Research Institute has shed light on an unexpected capability of OpenAI's GPT-4: despite not being explicitly trained in biometrics, GPT-4 demonstrates an impressive proficiency in recognizing faces,

October 10, 2024
Can EU Regulators Finally Hold Clearview AI Accountable for GDPR Fines?
Computer Vision & Perception Can EU Regulators Finally Hold Clearview AI Accountable for GDPR Fines?

Clearview AI, known for its controversial facial recognition database, continues to grapple with a series of legal and regulatory challenges despite its exit from the European Union market in 2021. The most recent episode in this saga is a hefty €30.5 million ($33.7 million) fine imposed by the D

September 12, 2024
Is Clearview AI's Facial Recognition Database a Threat to Privacy?
Computer Vision & Perception Is Clearview AI's Facial Recognition Database a Threat to Privacy?

In recent years, the rise of facial recognition technology has sparked heated debates about privacy, ethics, and surveillance. One company, in particular, Clearview AI, has found itself at the center of controversy. With its vast database of billions of facial images and its partnerships with law

September 4, 2024
Australia Ceases Action Against Clearview AI Amid Privacy Concerns
Computer Vision & Perception Australia Ceases Action Against Clearview AI Amid Privacy Concerns

In a significant turn of events, Australia has decided to halt its enforcement actions against Clearview AI over the controversial use of Australians' images within its facial recognition service. Clearview AI, which possesses a database of over 50 billion faces scraped from various platforms

August 21, 2024
Battle Against Deepfakes: Biometrics and Global Cooperation Key
Computer Vision & Perception Battle Against Deepfakes: Biometrics and Global Cooperation Key

The rise of deepfakes — AI-generated media that distorts reality — marks a significant turning point in both digital and cybersecurity landscapes. Paralleling the overwhelming threat posed by the "white walkers" in HBO’s "Game of Thrones," the challenge deepfakes present is press

August 19, 2024
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