A mobile app that uses AI technology to allow netizens to replace the portrait of an actor with a photo of their own face changed its rules following concerns over possible abuse of users' privacy.
However, one article of the terms of use of ZAO has been widely debated among the public: if a user grants permission to this app, it, in turn, authorizes ZAO app and its related company the right to use their portrait for free globally. The authorization could not be withdrawn and is without a time limit. The company also has the right to sublicenses and re-permission of the portrait, which is not limited to face photos, pictures, videos, and edited versions.
In actual operation, if users want to make face-changing videos, they not only need to upload their photos but also need to undergo several procedures with the authorization of the right to portrait. Just like the facial verification procedures requested by banks, users should complete the instructions of lifting their heads, swinging their faces and opening their mouths. After that, users should fill in their phone numbers and if they want to share on WeChat moment, they should authorize to connect with their Wechat accounts.
Some netizens pointed out that the terms of use create the loophole that if the criminals get hold of users' phone numbers, face photos.
Some are worried that the app could be misused by individuals to access their
especially e-wallet apps such as Alipay account by scanning their faces and steal their money.
Alipay said on Saturday there are many face changing applications and none have been able to use an altered users' portrait as an ID check to make a payment on Alipay. Even in the unlikely event an account user attempts to misuse facial recognition, Alipay's insurance will reimburse the user for any losses.
Source: global times
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