Facial recognition tech is becoming more sophisticated, with some firms claiming it can even read our emotions and detect suspicious behaviour. But what implications does this have for privacy and civil liberties?
UK firm WeSee, for example, claims its AI tech can actually spot suspicious behaviour by reading facial cues imperceptible to the untrained eye.
Emotions, such as doubt and anger, might be hidden under the surface in contrast to the language a person is using.
WeSee says it has been working with a “high profile” organisation in law enforcement to analyse people who are being interviewed.
“Using only low-quality video footage, our technology has the ability to determine an individual’s state of mind or intent through their facial expressions, posture, gestures and movement,” chief executive David Fulton tells the BBC.
“In future, video cameras on a tube station platform could use our tech to detect suspicious behaviour and alert authorities to a potential terrorist threat.”
“The same could be done with crowds at events like football matches or political rallies.”
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