Expertise added in security by Alcatraz, biometrics by Rank One, philanthropy by Simprints
A trio of biometrics providers have announced new appointments, with Alcatraz AI unveiling a new VP, Simprints adding an advisor…
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Disclosure sought on Clearview facial recognition use and by company in separate cases
A freedom of speech group in the U.S. has filed Freedom of Information Act requests seeking details about the use…
Wicket biometric ticketing lanes extended to all entries for New York Mets fans
The New York Mets’ latest signing is touted as fast, accurate and efficient, but in biometric access control, rather than…
Tracy integrates Iris ID’s fusion biometrics for time and attendance in complex workplaces
Iris biometrics from Iris ID have been selected for time and attendance applications by leading provider Tracy Inc., according to a…
Scaled-back $767M SenseTime IPO launches in Hong Kong
The much-anticipated SenseTime initial public offering, set to be the largest-yet for a China-based facial recognition firm, has a target…
Jumio acquires 4Stop, integrates data sources to further build out biometric KYX Platform
Jumio has acquired strategic partner 4Stop, which provides orchestration along with a data marketplace for compliance and fraud prevention technologies,…
Clearview’s internet-as-facial recognition reference database concept to be granted patent
The core concept behind Clearview AI, that of using all public images on the internet as a reference database for…
Big Tech control over AI research: an explanation and an alternative
The data and computing resources necessary for research into artificial intelligence are dominated by a handful of companies, creating a…
Biometrics providers target more verticals and expanding markets
Cross-border digital identity services from Mastercard could be live as soon as next year, and the company has brought North…
Data rules for Digi Yatra airport biometrics outlined
Details continue to slowly emerge about how India’s Digi Yatra will work, while NEC award wins and a Clear expansion…
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