The Risks of Facial Recognition Search Engines

PimEyes, a powerful facial recognition tool, has gained popularity on TikTok for its ability to identify strangers in photos. While it claims to help people monitor their online presence, it has raised concerns about stalking, collecting images of children, and adding images of deceased individuals without permission. With no federal laws governing facial recognition technology in the US, the proliferation of similar services is expected. Google and other tech giants have developed similar tools but have refrained from releasing them due to the potential for misuse. Privacy experts and activists are calling for regulation or an outright ban on facial recognition technology to protect citizens' privacy.