Tag: facial recognition
Excavating A.I.
"Datasets aren’t simply raw materials to feed algorithms, but are political interventions. As such, much of the discussion around 'bias' in AI systems misses the mark: there is no 'neutral,' 'natural,' or 'apolitical' vantage point that training data can be built upon. There is no easy technical 'fix' by shifting demographics, deleting offensive terms, or seeking equal representation … Continue reading Excavating A.I.
Alternative Biometrics
Facial recognition is just the tip of an iceberg. Techniques for identifying people by their walk, heartbeat, indoor movements, microbial cells, scent, and shape of their ass are all in the works or already possible. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/surveillance-technology-biometrics
Who Watches the [Artificial Intelligence] Watchmen?
Open Question: What are the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence in the surveillance domain? Recently, I came across a good basic guide for finding hidden cameras and bugs with a level of detail I've never seen online before. As with everything related to security, the first question to ask is: what is your threat model? … Continue reading Who Watches the [Artificial Intelligence] Watchmen?
Facebook & Facial Recognition
Tech companies, whose business model is based on collecting data about its users and using it to sell ads, frequently oppose consumer privacy legislation. But privacy advocates say Facebook is uniquely aggressive in opposing all forms of regulation on its technology. And the strategy has been working. Bills that would have created new consumer data … Continue reading Facebook & Facial Recognition
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