This week, Facebook users were discovering a new facial recognition feature on their network. This feature, which makes it easier to tag photos through facial recognition tech, will probably be a welcome upgrade for many. But others may see it another social-media-related invasion of privacy. The latter group will consist primarily of people who will be outraged to learn that their faces are being automatically recognized — and their names displayed — to multiple people across the Facebook universe, and they never had the chance to stop it from happening.
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When Will Facebook Quit Shooting Itself in the Foot?
Posted by: Sidney Hill June 10, 2011 07:00 AMThis week, Facebook users were discovering a new facial recognition feature on their network. This feature, which makes it easier to tag photos through facial recognition tech, will probably be a welcome upgrade for many. But others may see it another social-media-related invasion of privacy. The latter group will consist primarily of people who will be outraged to learn that their faces are being automatically recognized — and their names displayed — to multiple people across the Facebook universe, and they never had the chance to stop it from happening.