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[FEATURE] Add Face Recognition Feature Using Python and OpenCV

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Description

**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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