Face-Reading Technology
Face-reading software is becoming more and more popular nowadays for many different reasons. Companies such as Affectiva and Emotient have developed technology that can read fleeting facial expressions and register the emotion. This software was developed over a 2.5 year period while studying 1.5 billion facially delivered emotions from individuals via webcam who consented to the study. Affectiva places heavy emphasis on getting consent before usage of the software so as not to rattle privacy concerns. Scientists and companies alike see this type of software leading future advances in different fields including police investigations, education, gaming, advertising, and medicine. It even introduces promise to aid autistic children in picking up facial clues.
Take a look at this fascinating article here!
Source: forensicmag.com
Citation:
Eisenberg, A. (November 30, 2013). When Algorithms Grow Accustomed to Your Face. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/01/technology/when-algorithms-grow-accustomed-to-your-face.html?_r=0
[Abstract written by Alex Mitzel, ForensIQ Intern]