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This is absurd. First of all, https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.06340.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.06340.pdf which opens with the intimidating quote: "Spicing up sel
by rotrux 7y ago
This is absurd. First of all, https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.06340.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.06340.pdf which opens with the intimidating quote: "Spicing up selfies by inserting virtual hats, sunglasses or toys has become easy to do with mobile augmented reality (AR) apps like Snapchat"
Second of all, most universities in China are affiliated with the government; this one just has a snappier name. It would also appear the two individuals in question are grad students at Simon Fraser University in Canada.
Third, MS has been and will continue to catch uneducated & poorly-researched flak like this for operating in China in any capacity.
- nitrogen 7y agoThe same tech that turns your face into an alien, complete with facial expressions, can turn your face into a searchable surveillance data point ("Show me all the people who looked unhappy or worried when looking at this propaganda poster").