Tweaky Posted January 19 Posted January 19 The mainly applies to people that have cameras attached to their gaming PC's and consoles. Its a pretty disturbing finding on how Activision [Only one caught at it so far, but could/probably is, happening with other games publishers as well ] on how they are using embedded code to use your PC/Consoles camera to watch/record your facial expressions as you game, and use that information to see what in games makes the player have a different reaction. This information is in turn used to target DLC , in game purchases etc , at least in the least nefarious way of looking at this finding. What else it is used for, and by whom and for what purpose is not known. I imagine as A.I. facial recognition software progresses [its possibly good enough already] a lot more detailed, and personally specific information about people could be gathered without them knowing. The legalities of this is questionable.
David A Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Always read the fine print. Also putting a swab of electrical tape over the camera probably wouldn't hurt. 5
Tweaky Posted January 19 Author Posted January 19 8 hours ago, David A said: Always read the fine print. Also putting a swab of electrical tape over the camera probably wouldn't hurt. I've been trying to explain to a 15 year old grand kid the dangers involved with technology, this video is the closest I've gotten for it to finally sink in on how easy it is for people to use it against you. 1
Godot Posted January 19 Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, Tweaky said: I've been trying to explain to a 15 year old grand kid the dangers involved with technology, this video is the closest I've gotten for it to finally sink in on how easy it is for people to use it against you. We have nieces around that age, what I need is a 15 year old to explain to me how to explain things to a 15 year old. 2
Kaynin Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) 9 hours ago, David A said: Also putting a swab of electrical tape over the camera probably wouldn't hurt. I prefer the expensive option, $4.25 for 3 - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224100219009?_skw=camera+cover&itmmeta=01JJ0D5RNVDAK20VE1AATBSX1V&hash=item342d69f881:g:5YEAAOSw2uxg6UAd&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkC4Xo0N9w%2BirL8Cmc20wDAeLSKy3PoauYItCdDgq%2FyjKwe6pbCCk%2FpmfvGW71kbHc9hTmm8o%2F7BvLYFHSl8sOxibnhUtSLXmqBlhktVNK8kcE38UG8RD%2FLF%2FD7cY9dP4vG9O1WOVtcR7akg2r1fa6DpJntBtfhlUZc4en8OVmy4eX1DLEA3E3FM2hUI%2BdjbzvZlepzi%2FlcikzG%2F2R68lSBVjWdIM4ejxuS2YkdFme1yy2%2BlIomN0tRvS1j5%2FLf%2FQMrUP1HkC6m%2Bp9tJLuprYNp|tkp%3ABFBMsIuXjZBl Edited January 19 by Kaynin 3
Tweaky Posted January 20 Author Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Godot said: We have nieces around that age, what I need is a 15 year old to explain to me how to explain things to a 15 year old. Its getting, and then being able to keep their attention, without them trying to look at a device while you are talking that is the most difficult thing. 1
stevoz Posted January 20 Posted January 20 (edited) 3 hours ago, Kaynin said: I prefer the expensive option, $4.25 for 3 - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224100219009?_skw=camera+cover&itmmeta=01JJ0D5RNVDAK20VE1AATBSX1V&hash=item342d69f881:g:5YEAAOSw2uxg6UAd&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkC4Xo0N9w%2BirL8Cmc20wDAeLSKy3PoauYItCdDgq%2FyjKwe6pbCCk%2FpmfvGW71kbHc9hTmm8o%2F7BvLYFHSl8sOxibnhUtSLXmqBlhktVNK8kcE38UG8RD%2FLF%2FD7cY9dP4vG9O1WOVtcR7akg2r1fa6DpJntBtfhlUZc4en8OVmy4eX1DLEA3E3FM2hUI%2BdjbzvZlepzi%2FlcikzG%2F2R68lSBVjWdIM4ejxuS2YkdFme1yy2%2BlIomN0tRvS1j5%2FLf%2FQMrUP1HkC6m%2Bp9tJLuprYNp|tkp%3ABFBMsIuXjZBl Blutak. Edited January 20 by stevoz
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