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AI can extract fingerprints from high-res selfies, experts warn

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Artificial intelligence may be capable of extracting usable fingerprint data from high-resolution selfies, according to security experts. This could pose a significant privacy risk, as such images, if taken from a close distance, could be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability highlights new potential threats to biometric security and personal data privacy in the age of advanced AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights a potential new attack vector for biometric data theft, raising concerns for privacy and authentication methods.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a potential new vulnerability related to AI and biometric data, which falls under research and safety concerns.

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AI can extract fingerprints from high-res selfies, experts warn

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI could steal fingerprints from high-resolution selfies, experts warn https://www. techspot.com/news/112427-ai-co uld-steal-fingerprints-high-resolution-selfie

    AI could steal fingerprints from high-resolution selfies, experts warn https://www. techspot.com/news/112427-ai-co uld-steal-fingerprints-high-resolution-selfies-experts.html # ai

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI could steal fingerprints from high-resolution selfies, experts warn: Hackers only need photos from within 5 feet ✌️ https://www. techspot.com/news/112427-ai-

    AI could steal fingerprints from high-resolution selfies, experts warn: Hackers only need photos from within 5 feet ✌️ https://www. techspot.com/news/112427-ai-co uld-steal-fingerprints-high-resolution-selfies-experts.html -- # aisecurity # aislop # fingerprint # privacy # securi…

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