{"id":63786,"date":"2018-06-19T09:18:42","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T13:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=63786"},"modified":"2018-06-19T09:18:42","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T13:18:42","slug":"computers-that-never-forget-a-face-9-other-items-re-artificial-intelligence-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2018\/06\/19\/computers-that-never-forget-a-face-9-other-items-re-artificial-intelligence-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"“Computers that never forget a face” + 9 other items re: Artificial Intelligence (AI)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Computers that never forget a face<\/a> <\/strong>— from Future Today Institute<\/p>\n

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In August,\u00a0the U.S.\u00a0Customs and Border Protection will\u00a0<\/a>roll out new technology that will scan the\u00a0faces of drivers as they enter and leave the United States. For years, accomplishing that kind of surveillance through a car windshield has been difficult. But\u00a0technology is quickly advancing. This system,\u00a0activated by ambient light sensors, range finders and remote speedometers, uses smart cameras and AI-powered facial recognition technology to compare images in government files with people behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

Biometric borders are\u00a0just the beginning.<\/strong>\u00a0Faceprints are quickly becoming our new fingerprints, and this technology is marching forward with haste. Faceprints are now\u00a0so advanced that\u00a0machine learning algorithms can recognize your unique musculatures and bone structures, capillary systems, and expressions\u00a0using thousands of data points. All the features that make up a unique face are being scanned, captured and analyzed to accurately verify identities. New hairstyle? Plastic surgery? They don\u2019t interfere with the technology\u2019s accuracy.<\/p>\n

Why you\u00a0should care.<\/strong>\u00a0Faceprints are\u00a0already being used<\/a>\u00a0across China for secure payments. Soon, they will be used to customize and personalize your digital experiences. Our Future Today Institute modeling shows myriad near-future applications, including the ability to unlock your smart TV with your face. Retailers will use your face to personalize your in-store shopping experience. Auto manufacturers will start using faceprints to detect if drivers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and prevent them from driving. It’s plausible that cars will soon detect if a driver is distracted and take the wheel using an auto-pilot feature.\u00a0On a diet but live with others? Stash junk food in a drawer and program the lock to restrict your access. Faceprints will soon create opportunities for a wide range of sectors, including military, law enforcement, retail, manufacturing and security. But as with all technology, faceprints could lead to the loss of privacy and widespread surveillance.<\/p>\n

It’s possible for both risk and opportunity to coexist.\u00a0<\/strong>The point here is not alarmist hand-wringing, or pointless calls for cease-and-desist demands on the development and use of faceprint technology. Instead, it\u2019s to acknowledge an important emerging trend\u2013\u2013faceprints\u2013\u2013and to think about the associated risks and opportunities for you and your organization well in advance. Approach biometric borders and faceprints\u00a0with your (biometrically unique) eyes wide open.<\/p>\n

Near-Futures Scenarios (2018 – 2028):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optimistic<\/strong>:\u00a0Faceprints make us safer, and they bring us back to physical offices and stores<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pragmatic<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>As faceprint\u00a0adoption grows, legal challenges mount.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIn April,\u00a0a U.S. federal judge ruled<\/a><\/b>\u00a0that Facebook must confront a class-action lawsuit that alleges its faceprint technology violates Illinois state privacy laws. Last year, a U.S. federal judge allowed a class-action suit to go forth against\u00a0Shutterfly, claiming the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act<\/a><\/b>, which ensures companies receive written releases before collecting biometric data, including faces. Companies and device manufacturers, who are early developers but late to analyzing legal outcomes, are\u00a0challenged to balance consumer privacy with new security benefits.<\/p>\n

Catastrophic<\/strong>:\u00a0Faceprints are used for widespread surveillance and authoritative control.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How AI is helping sports teams scout star play<\/strong><\/a> — from nbcnews.com by Edd Gent
\nProfessional baseball, basketball and hockey are among the sports now using AI to supplement traditional coaching and scouting.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Preparing students for workplace of the future<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 — from educationdive.com by Shalina Chatlani<\/p>\n

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The workplace of the future will be marked by unprecedentedly advanced technologies, as well as a focus on incorporating artificial intelligence to drive higher levels of production with fewer resources. Employers and education stakeholders, noting the reality of this trend, are turning a reflective eye toward current students and questioning whether they will be workforce ready in the years to come.<\/p>\n

This has become a significant concern for higher education executives, who find their business models could be disrupted as they fail to meet workforce demands. A 2018 Gallup-Northeastern University survey shows that of 3,297 U.S. citizens interviewed, only 22% with a bachelor\u2019s degree said their education left them \u201cwell\u201d or \u201cvery well prepared\u201d to use AI in their jobs.
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\nIn his book “Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun argued that for higher education to adapt advanced technologies, it has to focus on life-long learning,\u00a0which he said says prepares students for the future by fostering purposeful integration of technical literacies, such as coding and data literacy, with human literacies, such as creativity, ethics, cultural agility and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen students combine these literacies with experiential components, they integrate their knowledge with real life settings, leading to deep learning,” Aoun told Forbes.<\/p>\n

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Amazon’s A.I. camera could help people with memory loss recognize old friends and family<\/strong><\/a> — from cnbc.com by Christina Farr<\/p>\n