Certification and audit framework for face biometrics in aviation pitched by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has launched a toolkit and certification framework that it says has been shown in testing to…
Facial Recognition
A facial recognition system is a computer application for automatically identifying or verifying a person from a two- or three-dimensional digital image or a frame from a video source. It is typically used in security systems alone or in combination with other factors. Can also be used to perform liveness detection. Find facial recognition solutions here.
Biometric selfies and liveness detection value in stark relief in Jumio new account fraud report
Companies using selfie biometrics to verify new customer identities are five times more likely to catch new account fraud than…
TruNarrative and SEON build digital ID verification partnership
Regtech platform TruNarrative will integrate SEON fraud fighters into their orchestration solution to streamline digital onboarding solutions and mitigate fraudulent…
Huawei allegedly partnered on more biometric ethnicity-tracking systems
Reports have surfaced about Huawei’s partnerships with companies that further implicate the company in collaboration on discriminatory surveillance product development…
Facial recognition deployed in convenience stores in Mexico, England, Singapore
Convenience stores around the world are turning to facial recognition and computer vision to reduce theft and facilitate biometric payments,…
Idemia chosen for Iceland’s biometric border checks, more CBP facial recognition rollouts
A series of new biometrics deployments have been announced by CBP at U.S. borders, while Idemia’s technology has been chosen…
Vouched announces $3M funding round to grow biometric verification platform in new markets
Digital identity verification company Vouched has announced a $3 million funding round led by Flying Fish Partners, and with participation…
Massachusetts bill banning facial recognition rejected by governor
A new police reform bill which calls for a state-wide ban on police and public authorities using facial recognition technology…
Infinity Optics to use Rank One facial recognition algorithms in True Biometric Hash technology
Rank One Computing and Infinity Optics have formed a partnership under which Rank One’s facial recognition algorithms will be used in…
Contactless biometrics roll out for advanced payments and secure access, despite masks
The top themes of the week in biometrics news are facial recognition for facility security, identifying people wearing masks, and…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection