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Many Americans not aware of being tracked with facial recognition while shopping

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Re: Many Americans not aware of being tracked with facial recognition while shopping

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Post by yazan94 »

This has to be one of the most worthless articles I've ever read. The title here is really the TL:DR, the only additional piece of info in the article not present in the title is the numbers. The source of the data for this article is here:

https://piplsay.com/face-recognition-tech-in-retail-are-amer...

Re: Many Americans not aware of being tracked with facial recognition while shopping

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Post by hellisothers »

sneak wrote: post #3

Apple stores now use face recognition on their camera feeds, as well. I always wear a mask and glasses in them, now, and pay cash. EDIT: according to shuckles below, this is incorrect.

I’m with you that it’s gross Apple is using this technology, OTOH though your hiding your face and paying cash to then take what you bought and configure it with a device that identifies you to that very business and probably even can track where you fought it by ID.

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Post by shuckles »

sneak wrote: post #3

Apple stores now use face recognition on their camera feeds, as well. I always wear a mask and glasses in them, now, and pay cash. EDIT: according to shuckles below, this is incorrect.

As far as I can tell, this is untrue. Apple has denied using it [0] and the case is better explained by a thief using a false identity alongside bad detective work on the part of police and a contracted security company [1].

[0] https://www.theverge.com/tech/2019/4/23/18512942/apple-lawsu... [1] https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/29/apple-sued-over-f...

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Post by sneak »

hellisothers wrote: post #4
sneak wrote: post #3

Apple stores now use face recognition on their camera feeds, as well. I always wear a mask and glasses in them, now, and pay cash. EDIT: according to shuckles below, this is incorrect.

I’m with you that it’s gross Apple is using this technology, OTOH though your hiding your face and paying cash to then take what you bought and configure it with a device that identifies you to that very business and probably even can track where you fought it by ID.

I use a brand new apple ID (each of which requires a burner number to create) for each and every device, and I don't attach payment info to the account (free apps only), and I don't put SIM cards in them (apple receives the device serial and sim card serial when you insert one), I don't use iCloud/FaceTime/iMessage, I keep location services off at all times, and I only allow them internet access via a VPN-only router that filters a lot of traffic.

It's a pain in the ass. I've had every one but this 12 pro is very likely my last iPhone.

Re: Many Americans not aware of being tracked with facial recognition while shopping

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Post by sneak »

shuckles wrote: post #5
sneak wrote: post #3

Apple stores now use face recognition on their camera feeds, as well. I always wear a mask and glasses in them, now, and pay cash. EDIT: according to shuckles below, this is incorrect.

As far as I can tell, this is untrue. Apple has denied using it [0] and the case is better explained by a thief using a false identity alongside bad detective work on the part of police and a contracted security company [1]. [0] https://www.theverge.com/tech/2019/4/23/18512942/apple-lawsu... [1] https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/29/apple-sued-over-f...

Ahh, thanks for the clarification!

Re: Many Americans not aware of being tracked with facial recognition while shopping

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Post by vxNsr »

sneak wrote: post #6
hellisothers wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’m with you that it’s gross Apple is using this technology, OTOH though your hiding your face and paying cash to then take what you bought and configure it with a device that identifies you to that very business and probably even can track where you fought it by ID.

I use a brand new apple ID (each of which requires a burner number to create) for each and every device, and I don't attach payment info to the account (free apps only), and I don't put SIM cards in them (apple receives the device serial and sim card serial when you insert one), I don't use iCloud/FaceTime/iMessage, I keep location services off at all times, and I only allow them internet access via a VPN-only router…

What’s the point of a smart phone if you only have WiFi and no gps?
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