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I run 'facial recognition' on buildings to unlock architectural secrets

  • Written by Peter Christensen, Assistant Professor of Art History, University of Rochester
Is this a face or a building?David W, CC BY

About a decade ago, a modest update to Apple’s iPhoto software showed me a new way to study architectural history. The February 2009 update added facial recognition, allowing users to tag friends and loved ones in their photos. After a few faces were tagged, the software would begin to offer...

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