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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Future of China’s Faces: AI, Surveillance and Society

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Between facial recognition and AI-generated faces, what is special about facial technologies in China ? And what is the future of faces in China?This episode explores the cultural and political implications of face-related technologies in China, including facial recognition, AI-generated faces, and biometric surveillance, with insights from scholars Margaret Hillenbrand and Xuenan Cao.#China #Beijing #facial #recognition #AI #surveillance #socialmedia #legislation #culture #politics #Asia

Between facial recognition and AI-generated faces, what is special about facial technologies in China ? And what is the future of faces in China?This episode explores the cultural and political implications of face-related technologies in China, including facial recognition, AI-generated faces, and biometric surveillance, with insights from scholars Margaret Hillenbrand and Xuenan Cao.#China #Beijing #facial #recognition #AI #surveillance #socialmedia #legislation #culture #politics #Asia

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