Age Estimation Scans: Creepy, Inaccurate, and Just Plain Wrong!
The government’s age verification laws rely on creepy AF face scans that can mistake adults for kids and vice versa. Not only are these scans inaccurate and discriminatory, but they also pose serious privacy risks. Instead of nerding out with “age estimation” tech, let’s prioritize privacy and basic human decency over digital guesswork.
Hot Take:
Government-mandated age verification is like asking a suspiciously friendly robot to guess your age before letting you into the internet club. Spoiler: It’s both creepy and terrible at it. Let’s keep the internet fun and free from unnecessary face scans, shall we?
Key Points:
- Age estimation face scans are inaccurate and often discriminatory.
- The technology can be misused to estimate additional demographics such as ethnicity and gender.
- Law enforcement may use these technologies to gauge emotions and honesty, potentially leading to dangerous situations.
- Age verification mandates increase privacy and information security risks.
- Advocates call for a ban on government use of these technologies and strict regulations for corporate use.
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