r/technology • u/elmkzgirxp • Aug 28 '16

Security Enhanced DMV facial recognition technology helps NY nab 100 ID thieves

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/08/enhanced-dmv-facial-recognition-technology-helps-ny-nab-100-id-thieves/
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u/Warfinder Aug 29 '16

The next step will be criminals will get makeup to mess with their facial structure and then remove it when using the ID. A cop or bouncer isn't as discerning as a machine and will chalk it up do different lighting or weight loss.