October 4, 2024 at 02:42AM
Harvard undergraduates AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio created “I-XRAY,” utilizing Meta Ray-Bans to identify and collect data on individuals using publicly available sources. The Python server feeds information to a JavaScript mobile app. Despite the app’s slowness, the technology demonstrates the potential for misuse and the importance of privacy awareness.
Based on the meeting notes, I have summarized the key points:
– Two Harvard undergraduates, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, created a device called “I-XRAY” using Meta Ray-Bans to identify and gather information on individuals in view of the device’s camera.
– The device, using facial recognition technology and publicly available data, generates AI-generated dossiers on individuals, potentially including personal details such as addresses and partial Social Security numbers.
– The system is built in Python and the results are sent to a mobile app built in JavaScript, leading to a mini biography of the person.
– The data pulled by I-XRAY is publicly available, creating privacy concerns.
– The creators emphasize that the use of smart glasses was arbitrary, and the technology could be replicated with other cameras and minimal coding knowledge.
– The creators do not intend to release the code due to potential misuse, and acknowledge that the technology is slow and not fully accurate.
– Their goal is to raise awareness about the potential risks to privacy and data protection and encourage individuals to take control of their online presence.
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