Facial recognition raises new privacy concerns

Facial recognition technology is increasingly being used in public and by individuals, with viral online accounts now exposing people's names and identities from video clips. Some consumer devices are also adding facial recognition features. Experts and journalists warn that society is not fully prepared for the privacy implications, as it's now much easier to identify or 'dox' individuals without their consent using widely available tools.

• Viral accounts reveal identities using facial recognition
• Consumer devices like smart glasses may add this feature
• Technology enables rapid identification without consent
• Privacy experts warn of insufficient safeguards