As more consumers become concerned with facial recognition, a new AI tool dubbed Anonymizer can help users protect their identity by generating lookalike faces. The tool will be useful for journalists, whistleblowers, and protestors looking to remain anonymous.
Generated Media, the company that built the software, says it created Anonymizer as “a useful way to showcase the utility of synthetic media.” Anonymizer was created by using tens of thousands of photos that are then fed to generative adversarial networks. This software can create a new image by splicing two neural networks against each other.
To use the tool, simply upload a clear picture of yourself and view the grid of 20 doppelgangers. The tool is free for personal use and companies can also buy a license o use the software for commercial purposes.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- AI-created Lookalike Faces
- AI technology can be used to create lookalike faces to trick facial recognition technology and protect anonymity.
- Synthetic Media Utility
- Synthetic media can be used as a useful tool to showcase the utility of AI technology.
- Personal Data Protection
- Protection of personal data and anonymous communication is becoming increasingly important.
Where This Applies
- Journalism
- Journalists can use anonymizer to protect their identities and remain anonymous while reporting on sensitive topics.
- Whistleblower Protection
- Whistleblowers can use anonymizer to protect their identities and safely reveal information about illegal or unethical activities.
- Protest Movements
- Protestors can use anonymizer to protect their identities while demonstrating against oppressive governments or organizations.
