“Facial recognition is convenient in many aspects; it is also concerning in other aspects.
This can cause issues in societies where there is a power imbalance.”
RealSense ID only will recognize a pre-registered user through the locally sourced, encrypted data it collects.
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Namely, racial and color bias.
“Weve done extensive data collection of all ethnicities from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa.
We were very careful to ensure that we have all ethnicities covered,” he said.
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Contactless Services Going Forward
The unveiling of Intels new RealSense ID came at an opportune time.
Intels decision to dive headfirst into this market with its groundbreaking tech is a smart investment, Kadambi thinks.
Contactless forms of interaction are on the rise in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In an era where contact can be deadly, contactless reigns supreme.
Delivery services have opted for contactless deliveries and retailers have changed to curbside pickup.
However, the face is far from the only option for biometrics going forward.
In some ways, it may be the one less likely to develop into the future.
“The face is unique… its such a personal part of our biometrics,” Kadambi said.
“I wouldnt be comfortable getting my face scanned every time I walk up to a check out counter.
