When you enter your local Walmart, keep an eye out for the visible part of the latest technology the retail chain has been installing near their doors and throughout the store.
Paging: George Orwell. Mr. Orwell, you there?
High-tech facial recognition cameras are installed eye level near the entry-ways of their new store fronts, but it’s the software behind these anonymous plastic half-globes that is raising concerns (see the video on the following page). Understand, that it isn’t about having anything to hide, these cameras set new a precedent for both personal and business use. These cameras are able to cross-reference your image with online social media networks to match a name with the face, they can learn a great deal more and may be able to track lot of data points. How much the system can record and track is unknown, but in the video on the next page you can see that it not only tracks faces, but can categorize objects and motion:
But what if your a Muslim wearing a hijab
Time to spray paint them bitches
Let break down the inaccuracy of this story. First its facial recognition software. Second they have no access to a federal or local criminal database. Third the camera shown is a low resolution camera and would not have enough pixel density to accurately identify a person. This is my career path, I have some knowledge base in this.
So?
You are entering a PUBLIC building! What’s with the ‘privacy’ whine. If you want privacy, stay home. When they install an eye on your front DOOR THEN you can whine.
IT’S A PUBLIC BUILDING. THEY ARE LETTING YOU COME IN. Why shouldn’t they keep tabs on what you’re doing?
IT’S A PUBLIC BUILDING. THEY ARE LETTING YOU COME IN. Why shouldn’t they keep tabs on what you’re doing?
Good thing I’m not a walmart shopper
Won’t shop there… Big brother
Jamie Kober Tim Huber this is scary!