Facial recognition technology doesn't recognise Juggalo Makeup

Facial recognition technology doesn’t recognise Juggalo Makeup

Recently, a computer science blogger @tahkion, has discovered that facial recognition technology doesn't recognise Juggalo makeup.

Geordie Gray

04.07.2018

Recently, a computer science blogger @tahkion, has discovered that facial recognition technology doesn’t recognise Juggalo makeup.

i made a breakthrough. it turns out juggalo makeup defeats facial recognition successfully. if you want to avoid surveillance, become a juggalo i guess pic.twitter.com/kEh7fUQeXq
— tahkion (@tahkion) July 1, 2018

That’s right, The Insane Clown Posse and their loyal followers have foiled one of technology’s greatest advancements in its tracks.

For those that are unaware “Juggalos” are the devoted fan base of Insane Clown Posse. They have a long history of cosplaying as band members Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J. Appearing at ICP shows and the annual Gathering of The Juggalos in signature makeup.

Basically, Juggalo makeup thwarts facial recognition technology because facial recognition technology works by pinpointing the eyes, nose and jawline. Juggalo makeup involved redrawing both the eyebrows and jawline, which confuses the technology.

for anyone wondering why some face changes evade facial recognition and others don't, here's a visualization of how landmarks are placed on a few examples. juggalo makeup is particularly effective as it basically totally redefines what is interpreted as the jawline pic.twitter.com/dFSx5FEGc9
— tahkion (@tahkion) July 1, 2018

This is a positive for those Juggalos that are trying to beat the government. But for your everyday Jugglejoe that just wants to live their life mit iPhone X, this could be a downer.