When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face

Published on October 27, 2025

An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.

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Source:  Matt Burgess - Wired (October 15, 2025)
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