Wednesday, August 24, 2011

8 Weird Ways People Are Using Facial Recognition Software

By: Mary Beth Griggs


http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/software/8-weird-ways-people-are-using-facial-recognition-software#fbindex.7


People have always had some pretty odd uses facial recognition software but these are definetly the weirdest i have ever heard of. Allessandro Acquisti from Carnegie Melon University has proven that he can link people to their facebook profiles with only a photo within 30 seconds. Facial recognition software is also used for pet adoption in New Zealand. Doggleganger a service designed to match future pet owners with a pet that resembles them. And these are just 2 of the weird things people are doing with facial recognition software! See the link below if you want to know more.