PimEyes facial recognition search makes children's images searchable without safeguards
PimEyes, an online facial recognition search engine, allows anyone to search for images of children scraped from public websites, including photos labeled as 'potentially explicit.' The system poses risks of stalking, exploitation, and privacy violations for minors. The company's owner acknowledged the issue and said it is working on safeguards, but no changes have been implemented.
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