Clothes designed to trick facial recognition software

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A clothing designer has introduced a $300 T-shirt that cleverly tricks AI-powered facial recognition systems, raising concerns about potential misuse. The shirt's design allows wearers to evade detection by appearing as different animals, such as giraffes, to surveillance systems. This innovation has sparked discussions about the likelihood of cheap knock-offs emerging, as well as the challenges of patenting artistic designs. The concept of programmable sewing machines akin to 3D printers for fabrics is also mentioned, highlighting the future of fashion technology. The effectiveness of such garments in enhancing surveillance evasion is debated, with suggestions that they could inadvertently improve detection methods by creating unique visual patterns for tracking.
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At $300 per T-shirt, you won't see these all over the place - until the knock-offs start showing up.

Couldn't they program it to sound an alarm if a zebra is detected walking through Madison Square Garden?
 
scottdave said:
At $300 per T-shirt, you won't see these all over the place - until the knock-offs start showing up.

Couldn't they program it to sound an alarm if a zebra is detected walking through Madison Square Garden?
Id expect cheap chinese knockoffs soon. Id imagine patenting what is basically art is a nightmare. If nothing else isnt there such a thing as a programmable sewing machine. Like a 3D printer but for fabrics. Probably expensive still though.
 
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d expect cheap chinese knockoffs soon
And with every T-shirt, you get a free balloon!
 
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You can tell by the way I knit my wool
I'm a zebra man, got AI to fool...
 
In my mind's eye I can already see hardened criminals and undercover spies sneaking 'round town in outrageously fabulous designs, avoiding detection.
 
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Wouldn't a shirt like that actually make the surveillance much more effective? Ask the database for all instances of a giraffe walking around New York, and you've basically got this guy's life story.
 
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Algr said:
Wouldn't a shirt like that actually make the surveillance much more effective? Ask the database for all instances of a giraffe walking around New York, and you've basically got this guy's life story.
Giraffes was just one posibility out of many. Praying mantis, gopher, wasp - indeed with advanced knitting technology you may be able to pass yourself off as Pablo Escobar or Stephen Paddock. The sky is the limit.
 
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