New York expected to launch AI commission as school district pauses facial recognition plans
The planned implementation of biometric facial recognition in Lockport City School District (LCSD) is being delayed after the New York…
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Automatic repeat of failed biometric authentication attempt patented by Apple
Apple has patented technology for retrying a facial authentication process after a failed attempt to make biometric smartphone locking more…
IATA unanimously resolves to speed adoption of One ID for biometric air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will work to accelerate the adoption of a single biometric identifier through its One…
Chinese facial recognition partnerships with African governments concern pundits
Exports of artificial intelligence and surveillance technology, including facial biometrics, from China to Africa is drawing concern from pundits, Mind…
CBP Biometric Exit lead John Wagner a finalist for U.S. government award
Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner John P. Wagner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations has been named…
In-display biometrics helps boost Vivo into top 5 smartphone makers
Vivo’s integration of in-display biometric fingerprint scanners and other new features is credited for the company claiming the number five…
Thai banks set for facial and fingerprint biometric verification use in Q3
Customers of the Bank of Thailand will be able to use biometrics for identity verification when opening deposit accounts by…
Kairos and founder Brain Brackeen settle lawsuits against each other
Facial recognition provider Kairos and Founder Brian Brackeen have reached a settlement in their respective lawsuits against each other, dropping…
Airport biometric deployments continue, but not fast enough for IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will propose a resolution at its annual general meeting to accelerate the implementation of…
Facial recognition for security in Macau, Moscow, and Toronto
Casino operators in Macau may be obligated to deploy biometric facial recognition to their in-house security systems when the local…
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