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Alright folks, Hollywood never fails to impress us with its diverse range of films, and we can’t deny that the use of technology and special effects has always been a defining feature of many Hollywood blockbusters. But today, we ain’t gonna delve into all that fancy jazz. Instead, we’re gonna keep it simple and talk about the use of biometric technology in films. And while we’re at it, we’ll also touch upon the privacy concerns related to celebrities and biometrics.

You see, many crime, sci-fi, and action films tend to use biometric tech to create stunning visuals. But let me tell you, Hollywood often portrays Biometrics in the wrong light – at least the majority of times.

Here’s the thing: let’s say the police are hunting for a terrorist or a criminal who’s on the loose. They receive intel that the person might be hiding in a crowded marketplace. So they quickly deploy a facial recognition system across the CCTV footage in the market to identify the culprit. But here’s the harsh truth – facial recognition doesn’t work that fast! It operates based on some fixed algorithms and can only match separate images like passports or ID cards.

Secondly, identifying a dead person’s face via a photograph is not as straightforward, as the eyes are usually shut, and many biometric systems will not function without the eyes. There are many other factors to consider, such as light conditions, angles, distances, hairstyles, and so on, that make it difficult to find a match.

And remember James Bond or Jason Bourne using somebody else’s fake fingerprints to gain access to secure areas? Well, let me burst your bubble – such fakes can be detected in no time by a biometric machine. Even if the agents get a hold of prints or dismembered fingers, it doesn’t guarantee immediate entry, as biometric machines are too intelligent for that. Moreover, agents involved in such operations might have dirty or cut fingers, so such flaws can be detected easily by the machine. If the authentication is wrong, the machine would ask for finger-scanning, giving enough time for the bad guys to capture our hero or heroine.

Now let’s talk about iris recognition – it’s undoubtedly impressive and accurate. However, its portrayal in films isn’t always precise. In reality, scanners can quickly scan eyes from a distance of 5 feet within seconds. But in films, actors often have to first stand, then place their eye, and then wait for the scanner to scan the whole eye.

To add to that, many spies and agents carry an eyeball, just like Tom Cruise in Minority Report. But eyeballs are exceptionally delicate and can easily lose shape, thereby falsifying the authentication process.

And let’s not forget about privacy. As the entertainment and showbiz industry grows, so do the privacy risks for celebrities. Having a recognizable face is crucial for actors, and now, apps can easily scan a celebrity’s image from TV and reveal their name.

Insurance companies also take actors’ body scans in case they die during production. Hence, studios could obtain a license for the scanned face and paste it onto a digital doll with another actor’s body movements- all of which can affect the original actor’s privacy and confidence. This trend is not seen often, but y’all know how fast technology spreads.

So, to wrap it up – while it’s true that we often tend to ignore reality while sitting in a theater, enjoying our favorite films, we can’t deny the importance of sharing information. Even though Hollywood gets some details about biometric tech all wrong, it’s essential to raise awareness of the technology’s limitations and potential threats to privacy. And that’s what we’ve done today, folks.
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Ihab Salloum