Identical Twins Can Open Apple FaceID Protected Devices

September 13, 2017

Apple's iPhone FaceID, while designed to provide secure access to devices, can be bypassed by identical twins of the registered user. This raises questions about the harm prevention measures in place for safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: apple
Alleged developer: apple
Alleged harmed parties: people-with-twins

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