Machine learning has a privacy problem

Despite all of its benefits, artificial intelligence is introducing some controversial issues, and it's not all about stealing our jobs. Thanks to machine learning algorithms, assets that were previously in our sole possession are no longer private and can be accessed and used by anyone who has the nerves to do a little search and install the right applications. Given the recent developments in machine learning technology, along with the ubiquity of the web and the fact that your data is forever, it is fair to say that soon, privacy as we knew it before will no longer exist. Here are just some of the instances of how machine learning is invading user privacy. The recent rollout of the facial recognition app FindFace is a reminder of just how dangerous a seemingly harmless technology can become when offered at a public level with no implemented safeguards. Facial recognition technology is nothing new and is being widely used by companies such as Facebook and Google to offer services to their customers.