HP Tracking Webcams Don't Recognize Black Faces - Well, Excuse Me!

This is beyond awkward. It appears that Hewlett Packard's new webcams, which have facial-tracking software, can't recognize black faces. After just returning from that Tavis Smiley America I Am exhibit, HP has some esplainin to do!

Their response:

"We are working with our partners to learn more. The technology we use is built on standard algorithms that measure the difference in intensity of contrast between the eyes and the upper cheek and nose. We believe that the camera might have difficulty "seeing" contrast in conditions where there is insufficient foreground lighting."