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Developing Algorithms to Identify People in Videos

by Michael McLaughlin
written by Michael McLaughlin
Biometric Recognition Algorithms

Chinese online video platform company iQIYI has published a dataset of over half a million videos of 5,000 celebrities to foster the development of biometric recognition algorithms. iQIYI released the data as part of its Celebrity Video Identification Challenge. AI has made significant advancements in identifying humans in photos, but the different movements and expressions of people makes identification harder in videos. In addition, the challenge encourages participants to develop algorithms that not only identify individuals by their facial features, but also by the sound of their voice and their gait.

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Michael McLaughlin is a research analyst at the Center for Data Innovation. He researches and writes about a variety of issues related to information technology and Internet policy, including digital platforms, e-government, and artificial intelligence. Michael graduated from Wake Forest University, where he majored in Communication with Minors in Politics and International Affairs and Journalism. He received his Master’s in Communication at Stanford University, specializing in Data Journalism.

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