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mata_dan t1_izikiqb wrote

Reply to comment by losangelestimes in I was the victim of an identity theft nightmare - and it could happen to you. AMA by losangelestimes

A face or fingerprint are also static and can never be changed, ever - remember digitally they are still data being sent over whatever protocol. We also have "AI"s that can regenerate your face, in different poses and animated, and they are getting better constantly. That's worse than SSN.

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losangelestimes OP t1_izkbhyp wrote

I disagree that facial identification is less secure than a string of nine digits, but I agree that we don't have a perfect method yet.

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mata_dan t1_izlpwjo wrote

9 digits can be changed to 9 other digits. Not sure I want a face swap if my facial data is stolen xD

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nerd4code t1_izl5zq9 wrote

Speaking as somebody with less fingers than he started out with, no, fingerprints aren’t static.

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