Business Daily cover image

Business Daily

Surviving the surveillance state

Dec 11, 2019
Professor Alan Woodward and James Stickland discuss the vulnerabilities of facial recognition tech. Kerry Allen shares a chilling tale of using a dead girl's face for a bank loan. Ed Butler's face is transformed into art by anti-surveillance activists The Dazzle Club.
18:05

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Facial recognition technology poses security risks due to its vulnerabilities to deception, as illustrated by a man trying to use a dead girl's face for a bank loan.
  • Global expansion of facial recognition tech highlights the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to address privacy concerns and prevent misuse.

Deep dives

Facial Recognition Technology in China

Facial recognition technology has become commonplace in China, with examples like using facial scans for payments and identification. In a notable case, a man attempted to access his dead girlfriend's account using her face, leading to his capture. This technology is widely used in various sectors, from banking to social media, raising concerns about data security and potential misuse.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner