China is using a secret system of advanced facial recognition technology to track and control the Uighurs Muslims. It is the first known example of a government intentionally using artificial intelligence for racial profiling, which has drawn wide international condemnation.
About:
Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) is a biometric technology for identifying a person by analysing the characteristics of a person’s face images taken with a digital camera.
Working: The mathematical algorithms of FRT follow following stages of image processing:
Capture: The first step is to capture the image by using cameras or by scanning existing images.
Extraction: Unique facial data is then extracted from the sample.
Comparison: The data is then compared with the database.
Matching: The software then decides whether the sample matches any picture in the database or not.
Application and benefits: It greatly improves security measures. It is already being used for examination, investigation, and monitoring by Governments all over the world to identify potential and current threats. There is even a progressive adaptation of FRT in medical applications.
Privacy Concerns: FRT can be used to unearth other personal data associated with an individual.
India scenario: In August 2018, UIDAI has announced the phased roll-out of face recognition feature as an additional mode of authentication, starting with telecom service providers from September 15.
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