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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Shocking Reality of Online Privacy: Every Picture of You on the Most Disturbing Website"

A website called PimEyes uses AI to search the internet for every picture of an individual, causing concern over privacy and consent. Users can upload a photo of themselves to see where their images appear online, with the option to pay for a more comprehensive search. While some find the service valuable for identifying unauthorized use of their images, others view it as a disturbing invasion of privacy.

via UNILAD|

#ai #internet #online-images

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

PimEyes Implements Child Face Search Block

Face search engine PimEyes has implemented technical measures to block searches of minors in response to concerns about children's privacy. The subscription-based service, which uses facial recognition technology, has a database of nearly three billion faces and allows users to search for their own face online. However, there were no measures in place to ensure users were searching only for themselves. PimEyes had previously banned accounts for inappropriate searches of children's faces and will now only allow searches by human rights organizations. While the block is not foolproof, PimEyes is using age detection AI to identify photos of minors, although accuracy issues remain with teenagers. Another face search engine, FaceCheck.Id, does not appear to have any technical restrictions on searches of children's faces.

via The New York Times|

#childrens-privacy #face-search-engine #facial-recognition

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

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.

via NPR|

#facial-recognition #pimeyes #privacy

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

AI-powered website can locate all your online photos: A stalker's paradise.

PimEyes, a facial recognition website, uses a specialized bot to locate every single picture of a person that’s ever been shared online. Users are prompted to upload their photo in order to find out where their image has been published. The facial recognition service isn’t free, with monthly packages ranging in price from $30 to $300 and yearly billing between $300 to $3,000. While the company behind the AI argues that its benefits are worth the cost, skeptics on social media are less than impressed with the “creepy” innovation.

via New York Post |

#ai #facial-recognition #online-security