CV Dazzle: Evading face detection

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Not much to say except that this is really awesome.

Not interested in having yourself automatically identified in photos across the internet? Then you might want to take a cue from Adam Ant (or Blade Runner's Pris, if you prefer), as Adam Harvey, a student in NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program, has discovered that some over the top face makeup applied in just the right way can thwart most facial recognition software. Dubbed CV Dazzle (after the Dazzle camouflage used in World War I), the makeup works simply by enhancing areas of the face that you otherwise wouldn't ordinarily enhance -- so instead of applying the makeup around your eyes, you'd apply some on your cheeks and effectively "invert" that area. According to Harvey, that method is effective at blocking the face recognition used by Facebook, Picasa and Flickr -- and it doesn't simply cause some mild confusion, it actually prevents the software from detecting any face at all.

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Daktologist

Interesting.

Dfg

But doesn't that ruin your pictures?

Darth Beaver

I can do the same thing with a bandana or a pair of panties.

RemadE

Thanks for this link :hai: I'm aware of the infra-red LEDs and 9v baseball cap but this is more lo-tech.

Also TDR, maybe this will give me a reason to justify stealing girls' knickers. Plus that lush fanny smell (UK definition) will keep me going when walking

Darth Beaver

You would prolly walk faster if we put the panties on 4 foot stick and stuck the other end of the stick to your head.

Slartibartfast

You could also draw a third eye on your face somewhere.

Isn't this just great?

bornkiller

Darth Beaver wrote: »

I can do the same thing with a pair of panties.

Dudes a n00b. ^

This is how it's done!

Darth Beaver

RemadE wrote: »

Also TDR, maybe this will give me a reason to justify stealing girls' knickers.

Wait a minute, what reason are you currently using?

Dfg

FB is easy to beat if you know what you're doing, even low tech Camera has the infamous smile detect and blink detect feature, the problem with facebook is the large sample size it has, plus it doesn't really help your cause if some asshole tags your image. It's a lose/lose situation. The best option is NOT to post your picture and if you did already then just clear your history (good luck) and man up and troll the fucking world. :P

bornkiller

Dfg wrote: »

FB is easy to beat if you know what you're doing,

Heh...Yes, yes it is. When it says sign up to facebook, you push "CANCEL" :rolleyes:

Daktologist

bornkiller wrote: »

Heh...Yes, yes it is. When it says sign up to facebook, you push "CANCEL" :rolleyes:

Fucking this. Next thing you know they will be wanting fingerprints, a DNA sample along with the diameter of your anal sphincter and other personal info. Shit will continue to get worse IMO.

RemadE

Darth Beaver wrote: »

You would prolly walk faster if we put the panties on 4 foot stick and stuck the other end of the stick to your head.

Yes.
Yes I would.

Actually I never got the whole pant-sniffing thing. Makes me retch.

Darth Beaver

RemadE wrote: »

Yes.
Yes I would.

Actually I never got the whole pant-sniffing thing. Makes me retch.

You're not 'sposed ta let 'em fart in 'em 1st. :PNTY::fap:

RemadE

Ah that...is helpful because I have been told that wearing thongs reduces the chance of your farts being heard.

I'll just stick to androgynous porn. I'm a weird guy.

Now, back to CCTV lol.