SMFRD dataset criticised for eroding privacy, enabling surveillance
A dataset which added face masks to images of people was criticised for potentially further eroding privacy and fueling mass surveillance. In a study , Princeton University researchers revealed that computer vision datasets, particularly those containing images of people, present a range of ethical problems. The study highlighted the issue of derivative datasets leading to unintended consequences, with the SMFRD (or Simulated Masked Face Recognition Dataset) called out for potentially violating the privacy of people w ho wish to conceal their face , and f uel ing surveillance and enabling government identification of masked protestors. SMRFD is a derivative of Labeled Faces in the WILD (LFW), an open source dataset of facial images for researchers that was intended to establish a public benchmark for facial verification , but which morphed into being used in the real world, despite a warning label on the data set’s website that cautions against such use . System 🤖 SMFRD dataset Operator: Developer: Wuhan University Country: China Sector: Health Purpose: Train facial recognition systems Technology: Database/dataset; Facial recognition; Computer vision Issue: Privacy; Dual/multi-use; Surveillance Transparency:
- Date it happened
- 2021-01-01
- Product, system or model
- Simulated Masked Face Recognition Dataset (SMFRD)
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