PimEyes: The Face Database—Time to Opt Out? đŸ¤”

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Summary:

  1. What is PimEyes?
    PimEyes is a facial recognition search engine that scans billions of online images to match users’ photos, which raises significant privacy concerns.

  2. Challenges of Opting Out
    Users can request removal from PimEyes by providing personal data, including a photo and identification, leading to discomfort and distrust about sharing more information.

  3. Potential for Misuse
    The tool has been used for both identifying individuals in legitimate contexts, like the January 6 Capitol attack, and for malicious purposes, such as publicizing private details.

  4. Expert Opinions
    Some privacy advocates suggest opting out despite the drawbacks, while others criticize the need to provide more personal information to a company like PimEyes.

  5. Call for Legislative Change
    Experts emphasize the need for laws that require companies to obtain consent before collecting personal data, advocating for an opt-in model for facial recognition systems.

Read more at: MSN