Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
Kashmir Hill: Your Face Belongs to Us
Sep 19, 2023
Kashmir Hill, New York Times technology reporter, discusses her book 'Your Face Belongs to Us' and the erosion of privacy through technology. She investigates Clearview AI, a secretive company involved in facial recognition technology. The chapter explores the pros and cons of facial recognition technology, emphasizing the importance of cautious deployment and proper training. They also explore strange questions, compulsive talkers, and the dangers of technology.
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- Clearview AI's facial recognition app links people's faces to their personal information, raising concerns about privacy and potential misuse.
- There is a lack of comprehensive policies and regulation regarding the use of facial recognition technology, highlighting the need for careful deployment and monitoring to protect individual rights and privacy.
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The Threat to Privacy and Personal Information
Clearview AI is a company that has developed a facial recognition app by scraping billions of photos from the internet. This technology can link a person's face to their personal information, such as their name, social media accounts, and home address. The app has been widely used by law enforcement but has also raised concerns about privacy and potential misuse.
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