facial recognition technology News

Store mannequins 'spy' on you while you shop

Some retailers are using facial recognition in a unique way. They have installed mannequins that have a camera in the eye sockets that can watch your every move while you shop.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Is facial recognition tech cool or creepy? Consider the issues

Over the past several years, facial recognition technology has sparked some controversy leading many to question whether or not the technology is "cool" or "creepy".

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 28 comments

German officials reopen privacy investigation against Facebook

This week, German data protection officials have reopened an investigation against Facebook and its facial recognition technology. The case was revisited after officials in Germany say the social network failed to comply with the requested changes.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 2 comments

Facedeals: An offer we should probably refuse (update)

Facial recognition just got real as Redpepper begins testing its product on the public through business to consumer deals.

In the Media by Dierdra Baptiste

Facebook rumored to buy facial recognition tech company (updated)

Facebook has been a busy company the last several months. Aside from its highly anticipated IPO that recently made its debut, the social network giant has also been steadily building its portfolio of assets.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 2 comments

Facebook, literally — Face recognition tags raise privacy fears

Facebook’s use of facial recognition technology on photos pasted on the site is alarming a lot of privacy experts. The “Tag Suggestions” feature is the culprit, and some would say the smoking gun.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 6 comments

Set up a news alert for