[–] ImReallyHighBut 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
As if I need an additional reason to avoid the insanity of "shopping"
Break the law
[–] Nadrik 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I'm having a hard time bringing myself to care about this. Hundreds to thousands of people scan our faces every day already. We're in a public place. Video surveillance already exists. I feel like they're just trying to make this sound scary when it's really not a big deal.
[–] yewbontheboat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
"Greetings [Nadrik], welcome to Walmart since you bought some [hemorrhoid cream] from amazon check out aisle 12 for our store brand of [hemorrhoid cream]"
More likely than you think.
[–] ProjectShamrock 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Even better, removable facial tattoos.
Unfortunately, these databases already exist and are tied to your credit cards/debit cards, so adding your face just serves to deepen their information.
Well I was thinking of the scenario that facial Recognition will be the identifier and not necessarily the name you give though that too will work. It depends on the shift. If demand for the tech rises, I could see it replacing any ID or Verification, since it'll be pooled by all other data that has been acquired. In either scenario the coming debates look appetizing.
[–] hyunlee 1 point 26 points 27 points (+27|-1) ago
I'm really big on privacy. With that said: if you're on public grounds, anyone should be able to record what's going on. If you're on private grounds, you're also agreeing with the terms of what the owner of the land has set.
Like with most things, if you don't like it, don't use it.
[–] DigitalRefugee ago
if you don't like it, don't use it.
You realize you're saying that about going out in public, right?
You are correct, but it would be good for the public to have a say about what goes on on public grounds, establish a kind of etiquette.
Malls seem to be this gray area - they are private property, but kind of treated like public property
The only alternative is people stay locked up in their homes, getting everything delivered to them :)
You are correct, but it would be good for the public to have a say about what goes on on public grounds, establish a kind of etiquette.
Malls seem to be this gray area - they are private property, but kind of treated like public property
The only alternative is people stay locked up in their homes, getting everything delivered to them :)
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[–] FreeSpeachRocks 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Nothing like being presumed guilty.
[–] big_fat_dangus ago
While I don't agree with what they want to do, how is it any different from the video recording in stores that's already widespread and more or less accepted?
[–] mtndewaddict 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I believe it would be similar to having your finger prints taken upon walking inside the store. Sure it could be useful if some property is damaged and they have your prints, but I feel like that is a step too far. Or maybe that's a bad analogy.
[–] TurpenoidFever 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
So if we all opt out do they have to follow everyone?
[–] LongestUsernameEver1 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
All they have to do is put a "5$ off next purchase" coupon on the opt-in and 95% of people will do it.
[–] crashdrillit 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
not sure if this is a particularly scary thing; realistically your face can generally be recognised by security staff already this is just an example of automation taking over/sharing the strain to my point of view
I can't remember if it was in a seminar or on a news article but I have definitely seen the same thing being done using techniques other than facial recognition such as gait analysis http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21528835.600-cameras-know-you-by-your-walk.html#.VYFpaPlVhBc
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