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Black Mirror is a popular Netflix show known for highlighting the unintended consequences when people go too far and misuse technology beyond its purpose.
With augmented reality, people can interact with their real-world surroundings by using computer-generated images. As it becomes more popular, it works its way into our daily lives. At UNC-Chapel Hill, Professor Steven King is exploring the potential uses of augmented reality by developing a facial recognition app. His key component, a Microsoft HoloLens.
But don’t think of it as a dark episode of Black Mirror. King says people shouldn’t fear the technological future, but embrace it.
