Clearview AI, the firm behind a contentious face recognition system that scans social networking sites for photos of people to add to its database, is about to get a patent for its technique. On Saturday, the company stated that it had received a notice of authorization from the US Trademark and Patent Office, indicating that Clearview’s application will be approved if the company pays administrative costs.
Politico first reported the notice on Saturday, saying that critics are concerned that obtaining the patent may hasten the development of comparable technologies before lawmakers have had time to grapple with them.
Clearview AI’s technology, which is utilized by law enforcement organizations like the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, has been chastised for searching social networking sites and capturing photographs of individuals without their knowledge to feed its database of billions of images. However, Facebook, Twitter, and others have sent cease-and-desist letters in response to the strategy. Officials in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada have also chastised the corporation for violating data privacy regulations.
Hoan Ton, the CEO of Clearview, has stated that their system is intended to identify criminal suspects rather than be used as a surveillance tool and that the business is “dedicated to the proper usage” of its technology, which includes working with policymakers on facial recognition regulations.
“We do not expect to produce a consumer-grade version of Clearview AI,” the business said in a statement to CNET on Saturday. ACCORDING TO POLITICO, Clearview AI’s patent application has wording that indicates uses other than police suspect identification.
“In so many instances, it may be desirable for an individual to learn more about a person they meet, including through company, dating, or other relationships.” The patent application states that traditional methods such as asking questions, conducting internet searches, or conducting background checks can fall short.
Facial recognition systems have been chastised for their inaccuracy, which has resulted in false arrests and other issues. In particular, when it comes to recognizing persons of color and women, the systems have struggled. Privacy activists are also concerned about the possibility of suffocating dissent by monitoring political demonstrations and marches, for example. On the other hand, law enforcement personnel claim that the systems have been utilized to solve crimes ranging from stealing to child sexual exploitation to murder.
Clearview informed Politico that the company is unaware of any cases in which their technology has resulted in a wrongful arrest. The outlet noted that the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology judged Clearview’s technology highly accurate in a recent audit. “As a person of mixed ethnicity,” Ton-That has stated, “accuracy is essential to me.”
The ideal way to govern face recognition is still for debate among lawmakers. There are guidelines in place in a few states and some towns in the United States, but no federal laws control the technology yet. Even though the systems are widely used, and a rising number of US agencies rely on them, this is the case. In June, the Government Accountability Office said that 20 US agencies were utilizing face recognition systems but that many of them lacked critical data on them.
The GAO stated at the time that “thirteen federal agencies are unaware of what non-government systems using face recognition technology are used by personnel.” “As a result, these authorities have not thoroughly considered the possible hazards of employing these tools, such as privacy and accuracy problems.”
In rising 5G smartphones, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 Plus could expedite gameplay and AI:
Smartphones are receiving a speed boost. Qualcomm’s newest and highest-end mobile CPU, the Snapdragon 888 Plus, was unveiled on Monday. The Snapdragon 888, which debuted in premium phones like the Samsung Galaxy S21 earlier this year, uses this technology.
The CPU (brains) of the Snapdragon 888 Plus has been increased to 3GHz from 2.84GHz in the Snapdragon 888. Users will be able to undertake more intense tasks, such as streaming video and playing games, due to the upgrade. Qualcomm has increased artificial intelligence capabilities by over 20%, allowing for more immersive video chats and entertainment. “It’s all aimed to give flagship Android smartphones throughout the world the most premium mobile experiences.”
Even though the MWC is being hosted in Barcelona this week, most international corporations have chosen to participate rather than send personnel to the Spanish metropolis. Qualcomm, along with Samsung, Google, and Ericsson, is one of the companies involved. The conference, which is anticipated to bring together executives from phone manufacturers, chipmakers, networking providers, app and software developers, and other mobile-focused businesses, will most likely focus on 5G.
The continued growth of 5G is more crucial than ever now that the coronavirus has had such a significant impact on our surroundings. The next-generation cell connection, which claims speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G and quick reaction times, may benefit everything from introductory video conferencing to complex augmented and virtual reality.
Few phones in the United States have been produced this year that do not support 5G, and smartphones like Apple’s iPhone 12 series have the ultra-fast millimeter-wave version as standard. While many individuals now have 5G phones, there isn’t yet a “killer app” showing the technology’s possibilities.
Qualcomm previewed Amon’s MWC speech for reporters ahead of time, and he spent a lot of it talking about Qualcomm’s efforts to spread 5G beyond the phone. PCs, vehicles, innovative internet of things devices, fixed wireless items, and 5G network infrastructure all use the company’s cellular technology.
During a press conference ahead of MWC, Amon remarked, “Qualcomm is delivering on the potential that we have today for our technology to reach beyond mobile.”
Qualcomm also revealed its second-generation 5G RAN technology for small cells with the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The technology will allow mmWave to be used in more areas, both indoors and out, and in new places throughout the world.
It will also bring additional lower band 5G capabilities in public and private networks, as well as tiny cell densification.
According to Qualcomm, more than 35 carriers and device vendors from across the world have committed to supporting mmWave. Although the technology offers super-fast speeds, it is less stable than 5G’s mid-and low-band variants. It can only move a small distance because of obstructions such as trees, windows, and other objects.
While practically all other operators worldwide have selected slower but more dependable forms of 5G, Verizon has been the most vocal proponent of mmWave. Even in the United States, mmWave is only used in densely populated areas or venues such as sports arenas. However, Qualcomm claims that mmWave’s coverage will expand.
During a discussion with reporters ahead of MWC, Qualcomm senior director of product marketing Ignacio Contreras remarked, “5G mmWave is often seen as a technology that is highly US-centric.”
“However, if you look at the makeup of these corporations that are clearly announcing their support, this is far from a US-centric image.”
According to Contreras, Oppo said it aims to offer 5G mmWave devices “shortly,” maybe as soon as next year. China Closely integrated plans to roll out mmWave for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, while China Unicom said it began rolling out mmWave for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be Qualcomm’s next high-end chip:
Qualcomm’s next-generation mobile CPUs will receive more than just a few performance boosts. They’ll have a new naming policy as well. During its annual Snapdragon Summit on Tuesday, the chip manufacturer unveiled a makeover for its smartphone CPUs, starting with its flagship Snapdragon 8-series.
Qualcomm’s high-end processor, which is scheduled to appear in phones next year, will be known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 under the new scheme. Since 2012, Qualcomm has utilized three numbers to designate CPU advancements, with the Snapdragon 888 being the most recent model. Because those digits are running out, the corporation has opted to start over and use the new moniker.
Qualcomm CPUs have been used in various high-end handsets in the United States, including Samsung and OnePlus. When the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform is introduced in 2022, smartphones like the future Samsung Galaxy S22 and the previously rumored OnePlus 10 Pro are likely to operate on it. Qualcomm also revealed some of the first specifics about what its next-generation chip would be able to support, in addition to the new moniker.
A new “super night mode,” according to the manufacturer, will record 30 photographs and blend “the best bits” to make “brighter photos in dark circumstances” while allowing the camera to focus on “small details without any blurring.”
In terms of graphics and games, Qualcomm claims that its new Adreno GPU would render visuals 30 percent quicker and provide 25% more power efficiency than the Snapdragon 888. The Snapdragon 888 with X60 modem could download data at 7.5Gbps over 5G.
While the announcement on Tuesday isn’t groundbreaking, the chipmaker has recently begun hinting at some of the more significant enhancements on the way, notably for its Snapdragon processors used in PCs. In March, Qualcomm finalized its $1.4 billion acquisition of Nuvia.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch, which will be released this summer, has a whole new Google design:
With One UI Watch as its fresh Google-designed OS and layout, Samsung’s latest Galaxy watches will be introduced at an unpacked event later this summer. The announcement was made at a virtual Samsung event held in conjunction with last year’s Mobile World Congress on Monday.
Samsung has only revealed the software interface for the time being. Although recent plausible speculations claim it would resemble similar to Samsung’s more basic Galaxy Watch Active 2 design, the watch’s exact appearance remains unknown.
Last week this year, Google and Samsung revealed cooperation to develop future Android Wearable gadgets, with Samsung’s Galaxy watch becoming the first to receive the software. Fossil expects to release an alert with the new One UI Watch software later this year. Like the Apple Watch, the One UI interface claims to be more rapidly linked to the associated phone and to access more of the phone’s basic settings.
At first sight, one of the user interfaces appears to be Google-like. Slide-up apps, world clocks that sync with the phone and wrist, and universal settings like Do Not Disturb that appear on both the watch and the phone simultaneously are just a few of the features shown.
Most Wear OS apps are available via the One UI Watch software, which loads apps from Google Play. One of the user interfaces looks similar to that of Google at first glance. Slide-up apps, world clocks that sync with the phone and wrist, and universal settings like Do Not Disturb that appear on both the watch and the phone simultaneously are just a few of the features shown.
Many (but not all) Wear OS apps are available via the One UI Watch software, which loads apps from Google Play.
In a statement released by Samsung, Google’s Sameer Samat said of the new watch, “We’re happy to deliver longer battery life, quicker performance, and a wide array of applications, including those from Google, to a whole new wearable experience.”
Some Samsung applications from prior Galaxy Watches will be accessible for One UI Watch via Google Play. However, it’s unclear which ones. Samsung also demonstrated its watch face designer software for developers and hobbyists, although it’s difficult to gauge the designer’s capabilities based on a glance in Samsung’s demo video.
Holders of Necessary to entirely watch, including the present Galaxy Watch 3 or Active 2, will not be left in the cold, as firmware upgrades and maintenance will be available for up to 30 months from the initial release date.
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