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[FEATURE] Add Face Recognition Feature Using Python and OpenCV #138

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@Pratham00007

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I'm building a Python-based application that needs to identify people using a webcam feed. I'm frustrated that there's no built-in support for face recognition, which makes it hard to implement real-time identification or tagging features efficiently.

Describe the solution you'd like
I’ve implemented a face recognition system using the face_recognition and cv2 libraries. It loads known images, encodes faces, and compares them against live webcam input. When a match is found, it displays the person’s name and draws a bounding box around their face. I’d like to contribute this as a foundational feature for real-time face recognition.

Describe alternatives you've considered

  • OpenCV Haar cascades (less accurate, not suitable for recognition)
  • Custom CNN-based face recognition (too complex for current scope)
  • Cloud-based APIs (adds latency and privacy concerns)

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