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@CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.deEnglish • 2 years ago

Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

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Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

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@CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.deEnglish • 2 years ago
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The lower house of Switzerland's parliament has given final legislative approval to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.
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    https://www.datasciencecentral.com/sunglasses-and-face-mask-wont-fool-facial-recognition/

    “More recent studies have developed CNN-based systems that can correctly identify who is behind the sunglasses, scarf, or facemask, with up to almost 99% sensitivity”

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      Well, that sucks

      • @nikscha@feddit.de
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        Jup 🙃

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