We all know that companies are bombarding you with ads by tracking your online browsing habits. They have taken it to a new level. So now mannequins are being made that have a camera in one of it's eyes. The camera will import it's data into facial recognition software that can tell the age, race, and gender of people that walk by. The mannequin is called EyeSee and it's made by Almax SpA, an Italian company. The data can be used to direct displays and promotions towards specific demographics that visit that area. Weird, huh.
This type of usage is nothing new though. Apparently, Facebook, Google, and Apple have been using it for years. It makes it easier to tag people in photos.
A little more interesting information from this article...The FBI is currently rolling out its billion dollar system that provides a nationwide database of mug shots, iris scans, DNA samples, voice recordings, palm prints, and other biometrics collection from over 100 million Americans. Its intent is to identify and catch criminals.
Technology is steadily making privacy a thing of the past.
Until next time...
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