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This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you

TechCrunch·August 9, 2026·1 min read
This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you

A security researcher has designed an algorithm that creates computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras. The adversarial patterns prevent cameras from recognizing subjects, offering a potential privacy tool against widespread monitoring systems. The technique exploits vulnerabilities in computer vision models used by modern surveillance equipment.

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