In China, it has been discovered that high resolution cameras from multiple points of reference have been stationed in multiple institutions. It scans your face as you walk in, and can recognize you for access into specific rooms, areas, etc. However, some don't stop here at the use of facial scanners and recognition. Millions of Chinese people use Alipay, an app that only uses facial recognition as credentials. In addition, it is possible to station a scanner in your car, so that only "authorized people" may drive it away, which would help to prevent theft. But is this an invasion on citizens privacy? The technology is certainly impressive, but the thought of constantly being watched by a lens can be highly uncomfortable. What say you?
Sources:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603494/10-breakthrough-technologies-2017-paying-with-your-face/
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2113176-chinese-tourist-town-uses-face-recognition-as-an-entry-pass/
http://mentalfloss.com/article/64636/china-introduces-atms-face-recognition
interesting. I feel like this technology would be to invasive. It could be used interfere with an individuals life and cause harm.
ReplyDeleteAnother issue with this technology, is that it is very easy to spoof. They have similar tech in Japan on some vending machines, and it has been fooled with a 2D picture of the person. So, with a lack of 3D scanning incorporated, it could actually increase theft.
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