“creating or expanding facial recognition databases without consent.”
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This prohibition directly restricts mass collection of facial data, which is a primary mechanism enabling pervasive surveillance and identification of individuals without their knowledge.
Users are prohibited from using Stability AI technology to create or add to facial recognition databases unless consent has been obtained.
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We do not analyze any facial recognition features in pictures or identify individuals from such pictures, or collect, share or store any face data. The above Data cannot be used to identify any individual.
"creating or expanding facial recognition databases without consent.Excerpt from Stability AI's Acceptable Use Policy
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This prohibition directly restricts mass collection of facial data, which is a primary mechanism enabling pervasive surveillance and identification of individuals without their knowledge.
Users are prohibited from using Stability AI technology to create or add to facial recognition databases unless consent has been obtained.
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