The Impact of AI on Facial Recognition

For decades, futuristic movies have contained facial recognition technology.  As we watch, we imagine what our lives would be like if we too had a facial scanner at our office door.  Facial recognition technology is no longer science-fiction; by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) with exceptional coding, facial recognition is now a reality!  The applications are truly unlimited, as it is believed that facial recognition will eventually emerge in some form in every industry.  We have already seen many fascinating applications of facial recognition, despite the common perception that it is primarily being used to fight crime.  It is now being used in self-driving cars, medical, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.  In fact, it is even believed that facial recognition technology can be implemented to increase security in environments such as airports, as it will allow for quicker detection and identification of the owners of unattended bags.

Unfortunately, with facial recognition’s serious upgrade in technology and security comes a loss of privacy for everyone.  These programs save time-stamped images of millions of faces on an annual basis, meaning that the average routine for your everyday person can be tracked and documented down to the finest of details.  Many are concerned that if this data falls into the wrong hands, issues such as identity theft may run rampant.  However, simultaneously advancing with AI has been our security technologies and philosophies; a great example of this being that you can set your iPhone X to only unlock when it scans your face.  Is AI worth the potential compromised privacy if it means having a safer home environment and more efficient technology?  Do you think that AI will ultimately make life easier and safer for humans?

Original article: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2018/03/28/applying-ai-to-create-facial-recognition-software/

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