ICE prepares sole-source facial recognition deal with Clearview AI
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is once again advancing its relationship with Clearview AI through a sole-source contract, a…
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.
Dominican Republic deploys pilot facial recognition system on Haiti border
The Dominican Republic has begun a pilot for a facial recognition system along its border with Haiti, the Director General…
Biometric data privacy strengthened by policy, tech upgrades
Biometric data privacy protections are being built into the policy and technology levels of digital identity systems in several of…
Kansas City equips buses with AI-powered FRT ahead of World Cup
In anticipation of hosting six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has partnered…
Risks, data privacy fears as Spain pilots biometric patient ID system in two cities
A report has flagged risks and data privacy issues with a new biometric patient identification system which Spain is implementing…
Philippines to introduce biometric identity verification for online gambling
The Philippines is finalizing new rules to mitigate harms from gambling, including the introduction of biometric identity verification, including facial…
Biometrics Institute calls for clearer FRT standards in Australia
Australia’s current guidance on facial recognition lacks clear definitions, nuance and risk differentiation when it comes to different applications, which…
Thales partners with Goaco to ease biometric onboarding for SMEs
Thales is providing biometric identity verification technology for an app designed by Goaco for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to…
Clandestine facial recognition searches of civil databases by UK police surge
UK police have been allowed to search the nation’s passport and immigration databases since at least 2020, and Big Brother…
ROC partner Vigilate AI tapped to stop SIM, ID fraud in South Africa
There’s a growing wave of identity theft and SIM swap fraud incidents in South Africa, and the country’s major telco,…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection