Google improves smile recognition algorithm accuracy with demographic classifiers
Google researchers have discovered a way to improve the company’s smile detection algorithms across genders and races, which reaches a…
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Biometrics industry stocks this week
As the biometrics industry continues to grow, Biometric Update is bringing a new focus to the stories around the stocks…
U.S. planning to expand use of biometrics in immigration system
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is attempting to establish its authority to use iris, voice, and other biometric ID…
China expands biometric collection program in Xinjiang
Authorities in China’s Xinjiang region are gathering DNA samples, fingerprints, iris scans and blood types from all residents between ages…
Get ready for neural networks in your pocket
This is a guest post by George Brostoff, CEO of SensibleVision. It is safe to say that AI has experienced…
Australia to pilot city surveillance system that uses NEC’s biometrics tech
Australian cities will be the first to trial a ‘next-generation security’ systems that will combine live video with advanced real-time…
Biometrics the preferred second factor for strong customer authentication for mobile commerce
Biometric authentication will continue to be adopted for mobile commerce due to its combination of better security and improved user…
Yitu Technologies’ AI powers massive facial recognition capabilities
Yitu Technologies’ Dragonfly Eye facial recognition platform has logged 1.8 billion photographs stored in a government database, including Chinese nationals…
Gemalto turns down Atos proposal
Gemalto has rejected Atos’ unsolicited and conditional proposal to acquire Gemalto for 4.3 billion euros ($5.06 billion), or 46 euros…
China’s semiconductor strategy is bad news for foreign companies
This is a guest post by Anthony Kimery, former Editor-in-Chief, Homeland Security Today. China’s government seems to be taking off…
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