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A startup called PimEyes allows anyone to identify a stranger within seconds with just a photo of the person's face. The technology has alarmed privacy advocates worldwide.

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[–] mo_ztt 56 points 1 year ago (14 children)

Consider the consequences, says journalist Kashmir Hill, of everyone deciding to use this technology at all times in public places.

"Something happens on the train, you bump into someone, or you're wearing something embarrassing, somebody could just take your photo, and find out who you are and maybe tweet about you, or call you out by name, or write nasty things about you online," said Hill

In an interview with NPR, he said the abuse of the tool has been overstated, noting that the site's detection tools intercepted just a few hundreds instances of people misusing the service for things like stalking

Y'all are angling for a gold medal at the understatement olympics.

There are potential uses of the technology that could be beneficial. For instance, for people who are blind, or for quickly identifying someone whose name you forgot and, as the company highlights, keeping tabs on one's own images on the web.

He continued: "PimEyes can be used for many legitimate purposes, like to protect yourself from scams," he said. "Or to figure out if you or a family member has been targeted by identity thieves."

OH, COME ON

I love how they really have to dig to even come up with some legitimate ways to use the technology.

[–] Hotdogman 33 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Like that wouldnt be more awkward.

"Oh hey! Long time no see... -points cellphone at person's face- ...Tom!"

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