IATA calls for regulation to support aviation biometrics as Star Alliance plans new processes
As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) carries out its biometric One ID initiative, the next priority is to ensure…
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Fujitsu, Carnegie Mellon develop AI-based facial expression recognition technology
Japanese company Fujitsu in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science has developed an AI facial expression recognition…
Thermal sensor maker HGH launches new 360-degree optical system for U.S. army market
Infrared optical systems maker HGH has introduced the third generation of its SPYNEL-U 360-degree thermal and visible imaging sensor, which…
Facial recognition dropped from Estonian national biometric system amid funding crunch
Estonia is planning to drop the facial recognition component of its new national biometric identification system due to budget constraints,…
New BIO-key partner program yields biometric authentication customer in Europe
A consumer-facing service provider has placed an order for a biometric authentication solution from BIO-key through its newly established reseller…
Afghanistan determined to transfer election data from biometric devices to meet results deadline
The troubled tabulation of votes in Afghanistan’s Presidential election is drawing to a close, as the Independent Election Commission works…
Veridos appoints Andreas Räschmeier chief executive officer
Veridos has appointed Andreas Räschmeier CEO effective November 1. Veridos is the joint venture of the Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) security group…
Canadians expect government, private sector to develop digital ID framework
Some 70 percent of Canadians would adopt digital identity and think the government should join forces with the private sector…
76 percent of European online shoppers have never heard of PSD2
There are major discrepancies in awareness levels between retailers and online consumers when asked about EU’s Payment Services Directive 2…
Berkeley bans facial recognition use by local government
The City Council of Berkeley, California has banned all use of biometric facial recognition technology by government agencies, Gizmodo reports,…
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