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I was curious if the value of the facial recognition startups is at risk with masks becoming more prevalent. Wouldn't be surprised if they are lobbying against
by randycupertino 6y ago
I was curious if the value of the facial recognition startups is at risk with masks becoming more prevalent. Wouldn't be surprised if they are lobbying against mask mandates and mask enforcement as their entire business model must be at risk.
- dylan604 6y agoGood. Fuck 'em. I tried find "better" language, but it's just such a perfect way to express it. No level of "nice words" will convey the mood/tone/loathing I feel towards facial recognition as succinctly.
- Animats 6y agoNewer facial recognition systems work fine with people wearing masks.[1][2] [1] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114602.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190501114602.h... [2] https://youtu.be/7mP_cdK-ktI https://youtu.be/7mP_cdK-ktI
- bsenftner 6y agoAny enterprise class FR was already doing face masks before the pandemic. I know the FR I work on worked fine before with masks, and now with enhancements much better.
- shoemakersteve 6y agoI've read that gait recognition is even easier to implement and more accurate than facial recognition. People will find more and more innovative ways to invade our privacy.