alt.hn

5/23/2026 at 5:21:59 PM

Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260522023127.htm

by Jimmc414

5/23/2026 at 8:15:35 PM

I wonder how fast the law in say Austria will forbid using WiFi. They already forbid using (or even having installed) a video camera in your car, as it is invading other drivers privacy.

by dominikz

5/24/2026 at 4:51:50 AM

That's crazy so if your car gets broken into you can't see who did it?

by satvikpendem

5/24/2026 at 7:26:11 AM

Yeah sounded crazy to me but I looked it up and it's basically true! Apparently there are a narrow set of circumstances where it is allowed, but it's like if it is low resolution and pointing down etc. so it seems like in practice you can't.

by IshKebab

5/23/2026 at 9:52:52 PM

Title: Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy

Subtitle: Scientists say ordinary WiFi routers may soon be able to secretly recognize and track people with near-perfect accuracy.

Come on now. Flagged.

by IshKebab

5/24/2026 at 6:07:43 PM

"In tests involving 197 participants, the researchers said the system identified individuals with nearly 100% accuracy. The recognition remained effective regardless of viewing angle or how the participants walked."

by Jimmc414