The 404 Media Podcast The Smart Glasses That Dox Strangers
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Oct 9, 2024 This week, the discussion dives into the unsettling marriage of facial recognition tech with smart glasses, raising serious privacy concerns. The hosts explore a groundbreaking, yet controversial, innovation that could dox individuals simply by looking at them. They also cover the chaos wreaked by Hurricane Helene, which knocked offline one of the largest climate data archives. Additionally, the impact of AI on misinformation and the emotional sway in political discourse are examined, highlighting the shifting landscape of truth.
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Subway Doxing Demo
- Two Harvard students built facial recognition glasses and tested them on unsuspecting people.
- They approached a woman named Betsy, using scraped online information, to confirm her identity.
Stalking Implications as Afterthought
- The project's initial focus was on its technical coolness rather than privacy implications.
- This lack of foresight is typical in tech development, especially concerning personal safety.
Subtlety of the Glasses
- Some argue that the glasses are no different than other cameras for doxing.
- However, their subtlety and social acceptability make them far more dangerous.