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FBI uses facial recognition technology, online photos to identify and arrest ICE Portland protester The criminal complaint lists a pink gas mask and a forearm tattoo as distinct clues that led investigators to use third-party software to help make an arrest.

"Technology has transformed the act of being in public," Crump said. "People who engage in political protests need to understand that it's very difficult to do that anonymously."

Since June, 23 people have been arrested on charges connected to ICE protests in Southeast Portland.

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[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (6 children)

There's also gait detection, so maybe wear something like platform shoes or tight pants? I'm not entirely sure how to counter that

[–] _wizard@lemmy.world 33 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] mateofeo85@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Smart butt plugs that scramble their face detection software.

[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

And face plugs to scramble their butt detection software

Gotta have airtight opsec.

[–] AlfredoJohn@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 days ago

Hypothetically speaking, one can put a pebble or small object in their shoe to force oneself to change their gate

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 days ago

I think I've heard putting a rock in your shoe is effective, though obviously not comfortable.

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Walk with a limp and be consistent.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Most don’t change the way you walk if your ass is a veteran.

[–] Cenzorrll@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ok, remove the buttplug, then.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago
[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's easy to say, but it's also easy to forget to limp if you're focused on something else. Maybe you have to run from riot cops.

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Cory Doctorow says put gravel in your shoes. Yrmv

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago
[–] herrvogel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Keyser Soze did it, so can you.

[–] leftytighty@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Has anyone ever been successfully prosecuted based on gait?

[–] Fredthefishlord@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Surely they will prosecute in a legal manner, surely the fascists will follow the law.

[–] leftytighty@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 days ago

ok but that's paranoia, who's to say your faked gait won't get someone else hanged then?

gait isn't proof of identity, if they're gonna do that they can just round you up anyway

[–] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I heard walking with umbrellas will confuse gait detection but idk if true