„Maskenverweigerer erkennen, ohne die Privatsphäre zu verletzen - Am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie setzt man auf Künstliche Intelligenz im Kampf gegen Covid-19 - Campus-Report vom 08.12.2020

The experts agree: wearing a mask is currently the most important weapon in the fight against the spread of the corona virus. It not only protects the wearer himself but also the people with whom he comes into contact. That is why it is now mandatory to wear a mask in places where there are many people. In pedestrian zones, department stores or even on trains, however, it is difficult to ensure that everyone really does. Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have now considered whether Artificial Intelligence, so-called AI, can also be used for this task. Can appropriately trained computer programs automatically and with high reliability recognize whether a mask is being worn or not?