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According to the study, the machine was able to distinguish between gay and straight men about 91 percent of the times, while it could tell women’s sexual orientation 83 percent of the times. Due to these results, they concluded that the sexual orientation of men is clearer than women’s.

It is important to note that images of black people were not included in the research. As well, the machine didn’t consider transgender or bisexual people.

Millions of pictures are taken and uploaded to the different social networks every day, and they can be used to identify traits and characteristic without the people’s consent. For example, people can use this technology to know if their partners hide their real sexual orientation or teenagers could suffer from bullying if their peers use the technology with them. As well, States – where being gay is still seen as a felony – could use this technology to target and prosecute people, so there is a lot of controversy about what this technology could be used for if in the wrong hands.

Malcolm wrote: As well, States – where being gay is still seen as a felony

Leisher wrote:

Malcolm wrote: As well, States – where being gay is still seen as a felony

Do they mean countries? What U.S. States make it a felony to be gay?

Leisher wrote: On a related note, I used to do this thing with girls at my bar where I would tell them what they were like in bed by reading their face. I wasn't 100% accurate all the time, but I was right enough. Additionally, we all know people whose face reveals character traits before we even speak to them. Thus, I do think there's merit to this technology.

GORDON wrote: I was always moderately impressed by your ability to cold read people

Leisher wrote:

Malcolm wrote: Additionally, we all know people whose face reveals character traits before we even speak to them. Thus, I do think there's merit to this technology.