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Rayciss software rejects Asian’s passport photo

"...no hard feelings. I got my passport renewed in the end"

TelegraphUK:    Robot passport checker rejects Asian man’s photo for having his eyes closed

man of Asian descent in New Zealand had his passport application rejected after the software that approves photos claimed his eyes were closed.

Richard Lee, a 22-year-old DJ and student, had his photo turned down by the Department of Internal Affairs’ application website when trying to get his passport renewed.

Despite submitting a front-facing photo with his eyes clearly open, the website said Mr Lee’s picture did not meet requirements because the “subject eyes are closed”. After the website repeatedly rejected the photo, Mr Lee was forced to call the department.  read more

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