Sept. 18, 2023, 6:33 p.m. | Danilo Najkov

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Comparison of various face detection and blurring algorithms

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In today’s data-driven world, ensuring the privacy and anonymity of individuals is of paramount importance. From protecting personal identities to complying with stringent regulations like GDPR, the need for efficient and reliable solutions to anonymize faces in various media formats has never been greater.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Face Detection
    - Haar Cascade
    - MTCNN
    - YOLO
  • Face Blurring
    - Gaussian Blur
    - Pixelization
  • Results and Discussion …

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