ABOUT
How do AI systems decide on personal labels such as age and gender based on looks alone? Face / On is an interactive installation that explores what systems see. It takes the form of a closed door embedded with a facial recognition system. Face/On is a gatekeeper deciding on who looks like they fit its criteria, and who will be permitted entry past the threshold. It may be necessary to adopt a disguise to fool the system.
Video Credit: Dave Weir
Photo Credit: Ibi Feher, Control Shift
HOW TO
Approach the door
You will be allocated an age and gender
Only this persona is allowed through; a disguise may be necessary
The decisions are made by an AI. Where are the boundaries?
Use the available means to change your face
DISGUISES
Here are a few ways to change your face using free browser based apps from the web. Some of them require a photo of your face. If you've already got one on your phone, you can use that or pop outside to take one without a mask on.
PRIVACY
Face / On takes a picture every few seconds and stores it locally. Images are sent to Microsoft Azure Face API for analysis. No pictures will be used without permission.
CONTACT
Get in touch: rachelsmith400@hotmail.co.uk
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