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Kasvontunnistus, also known as facial recognition, is a biometric technology capable of identifying or verifying a person from a digital image or a video frame. It works by comparing selected facial features from the image with faces within a database. These features can include distances between eyes, nose, mouth, and jawline.

The process typically involves several steps. First, a face is detected in an image. Then, facial landmarks are analyzed, such as the position and shape of the eyes, nose, mouth, and eyebrows. These landmarks are converted into a numerical code or vector, often referred to as a faceprint. Finally, this faceprint is compared against a database of known faceprints to find a match.

Kasvontunnistus has various applications. It is used in security systems for access control, in law enforcement for identifying suspects, and in consumer electronics for unlocking smartphones. It can also be utilized for tagging people in photographs on social media platforms or for personalized advertising.

However, the technology also raises significant privacy concerns. The potential for widespread surveillance, the accuracy of algorithms, and the possibility of bias against certain demographic groups are frequently debated. Ethical considerations surrounding consent, data storage, and misuse of facial recognition data are ongoing areas of discussion and development.