PimEyes's Facial Recognition AI Allegedly Lacked Safeguards to Prevent Itself from Being Abused

PimEyes offered its subscription-based AI service to anyone in the public to search for matching facial images across the internet, which critics said lacked public oversight and government rules to prevent itself from misuse such as stalking women.

What this means for youA face-search tool like this can find photos of you across the internet, which can be used to track or stalk people. At home, check whether you can request removal of your face images from such services and limit public photos. At work and in government, facial search services need clear rules and oversight.