Biometric ear canal geometry recognition developed by University of Buffalo researchers
Researchers at the University of Buffalo are developing a biometric ear canal geometry recognition system to authenticate smartphone users with…
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Carnegie report says facial recognition and AI surveillance spreading faster than thought
At least 75 countries around the world are actively using artificial intelligence tools such as facial biometrics to conduct surveillance…
Sita white paper explores impact of biometrics on travel in 2025
In 2025, many passengers will use their mobile phones to make integrated travel plans, and single token identity systems based…
Idemia and Zwipe sign exclusive deal for biometric payment card platform
Idemia and Zwipe have signed an exclusive partnership and distribution agreement to co-invest in a platform to bring biometric payment…
AI policy advisor says facial recognition bans could spread to states and federal government
The trend of bans on biometric facial recognition in U.S. cities will soon spread to states, and from there to…
Syntizen gets backing from Mastercard and ACPL for Aadhaar-based digital ID product
Digital identity provider Syntizen Technologies has received pre-Series A funding from Mastercard and ACPL to strengthen its Aadhaar-based product offering…
IEEE takes on biometric standards for facial recognition to avoid social harms
The IEEE is working on creating standards for biometric facial recognition to address social concerns related to the technology with…
Ceva launches AI processor architecture and API for edge computer vision applications
Wireless connectivity and smart sensing technology provider Ceva has introduced its second-generation AI processor architecture, NeuPro-S, to support deep neural…
Chamber of Commerce urges dismissal of biometric privacy suit against Facebook
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others have stepped up in support of Facebook’s attempt to have a class action…
FIDO Alliance to bring biometrics and strong assurance to identity verification
Authentication may be getting easier, with the FIDO Alliance’s standards making strong authentication with biometrics and other technologies much more…
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