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Facial recognition officially out of control.

Be afraid, be very very afraid ....


China has a large scale surveillance system.


With the help of an American they developed a special camera that combines high magnification with a wide field of view. It can resolve faces in a crowd from a distance.


They can go from facial recognition to a complete citizen profile. There is no privacy laws in China.


I watched a show on it.


As to not spotting a camera they can be very small, like the end of a fiber optic cable.


An antenna on a junk food machine is probably for wireless credit/debit card processing and machine status.


Here in Seattle police are gong to surveillance cameras in some places. Reports are they are responding to crimes on the streets before 911 is called.


Privacy?

New terms of use for CNN and other news platforms require accepting collection of data including from social media to be sold and used for marketing purpose. It induces your name and personal info if it can be gotten.

Privacy on the net and of personal info disappeared a long ways back. I do not give out personal info and clear cookies every tome I close the browser.

I just created a gmail account which requires a phone number. From that they can get my name and address on a reverse lookup, and then look for data about me on he net.

The QFC I shop at installed video displays and cameras in the aisles. You see yourself on the display as you walk around, probably a theft deterrent
They could also use facial recognition to profile your browsing habits as you walk around the store.

QFC, a subsidiary of Kroger, has implemented advanced surveillance technology, including cameras and digital displays in its store aisles, to enhance security, deter theft, improve operational efficiency, and potentially personalize the customer experience.

Security and loss prevention

Theft Deterrence: Visible cameras strategically placed throughout the store, including the aisles, serve as a deterrent to potential shoplifters, according to Security Camera King.
Evidence Collection: Cameras provide recorded footage that can be used as evidence in investigating and prosecuting theft or other incidents.
Real-time Monitoring: Some systems offer real-time monitoring and may utilize AI-powered analytics to detect unusual activity or suspicious behavior, allowing store personnel to respond promptly.
Reduced Shrinkage: By deterring theft and providing tools for investigation, these systems contribute to reducing inventory shrinkage, a significant concern for retailers.
Employee Safety: Surveillance in aisles can also contribute to employee safety by deterring instances of violence or harassment.

Operational improvements

Inventory Control: Cameras can help monitor product movement, track stock levels, and identify potential issues with inventory management, according to Cultris Security Systems.
Customer Flow and Behavior Analysis: Advanced analytics can track customer movement and dwell time in different areas, offering insights into shopping patterns and potentially informing store layout decisions and product placement.
Staffing Optimization: Monitoring customer traffic can help optimize staffing levels, ensuring adequate personnel during peak hours and adjusting staff during slower periods.
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Swammerdami said:
Do any people go into computer stores and ask for a machine with the OLDEST version of MS Windows that is still available? My personal user satisfaction continually declines with each new version!
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I still have a windows xp prof, 95, 98, 2000 on cd-rom sitting in a box about five feet from me.
 
steve_bank said:
An antenna on a junk food machine is probably for wireless credit/debit card processing and machine status.
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Exactly. Payment processing and so they know what snacks to bring and when to bring it.
I can't imagine there is anything nefarious going on like the jack-booted thugs will know to torture you with Milky Way because they know you like Snickers.
steve_bank said:
The QFC I shop at installed video displays and cameras in the aisles. You see yourself on the display as you walk around, probably a theft deterrent
They could also use facial recognition to profile your browsing habits as you walk around the store.
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Home Depot has these placed about here and there, particularly near doors at the rear of the store and near uncaged items in the tool section. I do wonder about the caged tools. I sometimes think in today's society, perhaps the tools are free and I am the caged one.
 
unapologetic said:
steve_bank said:
An antenna on a junk food machine is probably for wireless credit/debit card processing and machine status.
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No fucking way am I gonna trust my card to an anonymous snack machine.
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With strip payments, yah, it's a bad idea.

If it's contactless, or better yet a virtual card through your phone, it's quite secure.

This is because contactless uses a signing and validation scheme rather than an exchange of "simple" numbers.

For contactless, the actual payment credential never leaves the card itself.
 
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