New research suggests face masks are hampering facial recognition systems. The algorithms never accounted for a pandemic.

The problem with face masks As facial signatures are based on mathematical models of the relative positions of facial features, anything that reduced the visibility of key characteristics (such as ...

The future of facial recognition technology may depend on one very specific part of the face: the area around the eyes.

With face masks now compulsory or recommended in various parts of the country, how are facial recognition systems functioning?

The future of facial recognition technology may depend on one very specific part of the face: the area around the eyes.

A study of 65 face recognition algorithms on masked photos found they were as good as the top performers in 2017 with no masks.

Masks can fool facial recognition systems, but the algorithms are learning fast A new government report reviewed how nearly 100 facial recognition systems are faring in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Masks make little difference to facial identification Face masks only hinder facial recognition slightly more than sunglasses Date: April 1, 2021 Source: University of Huddersfield Summary: A new ...