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14 SEP 2026 · Hacker News · 111 pts · 48 comments ↗

Researchers have developed "adversarial fashion" that can disrupt facial recognition systems, with garments containing patterns that confuse facial recognition databases. These patterns, created using reinforcement learning algorithms, can lower confidence scores and even prevent detection by certain object detection models. The garments are designed to be worn and can be made from sustainable materials, making them a tangible way to express a desire for privacy in a digital world. AI summary