U.S. government acts against TikTok, as accusations of face and behavioral biometrics collection levelled
Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is now under the microscope of the Trump administration and facing a ban due to security…
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Biometric surveillance systems cause concerns in Russia, Thailand
A pair of Russians have filed a complaint against the mass use of facial recognition at a protest in Moscow…
U.S. bans business deals with leading Chinese biometrics providers
Tensions generated by COVID-19, China’s actions in Hong Kong and an extensive trade war have led to the U.S. government’s…
China goes beyond face recognition to take DNA swabs of Hong Kong protesters
The Chinese government seems intent on demonstrating the darkest fears people have about biometric surveillance. Bloomberg is reporting on DNA confiscation…
Hikvision upgrades biometric surveillance camera line with new deep learning algorithms
Hikvision has enhanced its DeepinView camera line by adding AI-powered deep learning algorithms to improve performance and deliver competitive pricing,…
Biometric surveillance opposition erupting globally like summer temperatures
Diffuse and sporadic efforts globally to stop governments from using biometric systems to indiscriminately identify people in public are becoming…
Alarm systems upgraded with Facewatch biometric facial recognition for workplace security
Monitor Computer Systems has partnered with Facewatch to provide the Sentinel alarm monitoring system with facial biometrics to strengthen workplace…
Can Sony bring Edge AI and software subscription together to advance biometric ID?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need in the biometrics market for identification systems that can support evolving requirements…
U.S. DoD says Hikvision tied to China’s military
It was a secret list everyone in Washington and Beijing knew about. The list spotlighted hidden government sponsorship of firms…
Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court
Digital rights advocate Access Now is calling for a ban on biometric data processing used for mass surveillance in public…
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