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Avoiding Facial Recognition of the Future
hypnosec writes "A New York-based designer has created a camouflage technique that makes it much harder for computer based facial recognition. Along with the growth of closed circuit television (CCTV) , this has become quite a concern for many around the world, especially in the UK where being on camera is simply a part of city life. Being recognized automatically by computer is something that hearkens back to 1984 or A Scanner Darkly. As we move further into the 21st century, this futuristic techno-horror fiction is seeming more and more accurate. Never fear though people, CV Dazzle has some styling and makeup ideas that will make you invisible to facial recognition cameras. Why the 'fabulous' name? It comes from World War I warship paint that used stark geometric patterning to help break up the obvious outline of the vessel. Apparently it all began as a thesis at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. It addressed the problems with traditional techniques of hiding the face, like masks and sunglasses and looked into more socially and legally acceptable ways of styling that could prevent a computer from recognizing your face. Fans of Assassin's Creed might feel a bit at home with this, as it's all about hiding in plain sight."
A practical application for my Warhammer 40K painting!
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
It's like wiggling your ears, only a bit harder. Come on, practice! You can do it!
You might want to work on shortening and lengthening your nose, too.
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So, I'm guessing that this facial recognition software can't locate and recognize Lady Gaga?
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.........
When someone cross-references a 200GB torrent of amateur porn photos with the facebook database
Dance like you're hurt, Love like you need money, and work when somebody's watching.
-Scott Adams
Also the hairdos are a bit ridiculous. If more than a couple people do this, then wouldn't "the watchers" just flag anyone with preposterous hair for additional scrutiny?
Hey you insensitive clod, I used to wear my hair that way in the 80s!
-AI
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion
Clearly no one here has read Snow Crash. All you need is Sushi K's Rising Sun hairdo
No worry, if anyone is seen wearing meat on their heads, a drone will be automatically dispatched to make sure that is is well done.
No, because glasses with a big flange at the bridge are noticeable too, and authorities would just look for those.
But if we can make it a fashion, then lots of people will have them.
Now... who on Slashdot is good at setting fashions? Oh. Dang.