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Facial-recognition technology comes to the car

Chrysler's Portal concept has facial-recognition software that developer Panasonic Automotive says is robust enough to recognize motorists even if they get a new haircut or wear glasses. (FCA US LLC)
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David Sedgwick
January 16, 2017 05:00 AM

LAS VEGAS -- In a car-sharing economy, how does a vehicle recognize which motorist is in the driver's seat?

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