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HP Face-tracking webcams don't like black people

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AuthorBrandon Davenport DateDec 21, 2009 , , , ,

Just when we thought technology was at its peak, and we were oh-so smart, we forget to make sure our facial tracking webcam recognize black people. How embarrassing.  

HP has responded:

We are working with our partners to learn more. The technology we use is built on standard algorithms that measure the difference in intensity of contrast between the eyes and the upper cheek and nose. We believe that the camera might have difficulty "seeing" contrast in conditions where there is insufficient foreground lighting.

[Gizmodo]

AuthorBrandon Davenport DateDec 21, 2009 , , , ,

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