SMRTR AIJan 15, 2025Daily.dev

Subtle makeup tweaks can outsmart facial recognition

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Facial recognition algorithms can be fooled by subtle makeup application and image file manipulation, according to research by PeopleTec. The study shows that darkening key facial areas or altering image transparency can confuse AI systems without drawing attention, offering potential privacy protection strategies against surveillance.

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