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Using Facial Recognition To Find the Best Bar

Posted by samzenpus on from the designated-tapper dept.

nonprofiteer writes "Soon bars will be using facial recognition technology to tell you who's there and their gender breakdown. A start-up called SceneTap is rolling out a new service next month for bars and the patrons who love them: facial detection cameras that will keep track of the number of people in a bar, including a running tally of ladies and gents. Smartphone users will be able to download a free app to 'tap the bar scene' before deciding where to go."

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  1. Re:Will be exploited by bars who need more people by fuzzyfuzzyfungus · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Arguably, this technology will actually help in selecting the best bar: Any bar for which facial recognition camera data are not available receives bonus points.