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University vending machine error reveals use of secret facial recognition | A malfunctioning vending machine at a Canadian university has inadvertently revealed that a number of them have been usin...::Snack dispenser at University of Waterloo shows facial recognition message on screen despite no prior indication

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[-] Greg@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

Marketing is often targeted, especially online (which is a huge privacy issue). I would guess they are using the data from these vending machines to measure the success of their marketing campaigns.

[-] the_tab_key@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Like I said: generous. You are "guess"ing that what they are doing with it is above board. I'm not that trusting of corporations.

People trusted Boeing would put planes together with the utmost concern for safety... Then a fucking for feel off mid-flight.

[-] Greg@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

The FAA failed to regulate Boeing. I'm pro regulation and laws that protect people's privacy. And if this company and the individuals within it break the law they should receive appropriate punishments with fines tied to international revenue.

My point is that the laws should relate to privacy independent of the technology. The "ban face recognition" narrative misses the point and doesn't address the threats. Facial recognition technology can be used in ways that don't threaten individuals privacy and non facial recognition technologies can be a threat to individual privacy.

It's cynical to assume this company is breaking privacy with no evidence. But it's fair to say there needs to be greater punishments and regulations

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