U.S. lawmakers renew call for probe of TSA’s use of biometrics, AI
Lawmakers once again are expressing concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of biometric technologies, including facial recognition and…
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Anthony Kimery is the former Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Homeland Security Today. He managed the magazine, daily online news operations and wrote the award-winning "Kimery Report," which covered a broad spectrum of HS-related issues, from public health preparedness to intelligence collection. He has 30-plus years of broad institutional knowledge and expertise in homeland/national security matters and issues as an editor, analyst, and consultant. He also serves as Advisory Board Member of Mississippi College’s Center for Counterterrorism Studies.
DHS unveils ‘playbook’ for deployment of AI by the public sector
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) just published Playbook for Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence Deployment outlines a comprehensive framework…
China’s use of AI, biometrics pose significant, persistent threats, DOD says
Advancements in AI and biometrics by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) pose significant risks to global security, particularly to…
Biometric system sought for US Embassy in Colombia
The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, has issued a solicitation for quotes for a firm-fixed-price contract to supply and install…
Trump’s AI Czar likely to emphasize de-regulation, market-driven solutions
David Sacks, a renowned venture capitalist and tech entrepreneur, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the White House’s…
Federal joint agency report on law enforcement use of biometrics released
The rapid evolution and deployment of biometric technologies have profoundly reshaped law enforcement practices in the United States. While these…
Biden signs bill intended to pave the way for secure and efficient digital ID management
The GSA Technology Accountability Act, passed by Congress last week and signed into law by President Joe Biden, represents a…
New York governor signs legislation addressing AI, consumer data protection
New York State has taken a significant step forward in ensuring that its use of AI is carried out responsibly….
Scotland updates guidance on biometrics in schools
Newly updated guidance on the use of biometric technology systems in Scottish schools serves as a critical document for education…
ReportIn and CBP One: A tale of two biometric border apps
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a new biometric border management app it calls ReportIn that allows permanent…
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