Devices · 1h ago
Google Home facial recognition now works from behind
Google Home's Familiar Faces feature will identify tagged people even when their faces aren't visible, starting June 23. The update uses clothing and gait cues to maintain recognition when subjects face away from the camera. This reduces false negatives in smart home security footage.
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The update improves convenience but raises privacy questions about persistent tracking without explicit face visibility.
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