US oversight body calls for more real-world biometrics testing, bias protections
A federal U.S. agency wants more testing of biometrics applications in the real world, stronger protections against bias and more…
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Burkina Faso gets support from Japan to enroll IDPs for biometric ID
The government of Burkina Faso recently got a boost from Japan to its efforts in conducting biometric identity enrollment for…
Concerns at UK border over EES app wait, facial recognition screening of migrants
An app that is supposed to streamline the upcoming European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) will not be ready on time,…
UN says law enforcement should not use biometrics to surveil protestors
Law enforcement agencies should not use biometric technology to categorize, profile or remotely identify individuals during protests, the United Nations…
AI surveillance robot uses facial recognition to decide who to blast with paintballs
Those pining for a life as an eccentric shut-in with robots guarding their house can rejoice at the emergence of…
Rights groups criticize EU AI Act for inadequate protections against potential abuse
The EU’s AI Act is done, and no one is happy. Having been adopted by the European Parliament in March…
Brits warned to prepare for EES as criticism pile up
British tourists traveling to Europe are being warned to prepare themselves for the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) which is expected…
Smart Bangladesh 2041: Balancing ambition with reality
Bangladesh aims to be a “Smart” nation by 2041 as the country goes through a drastic transformation founded on digital identity…
Immigrant and civil rights groups urge govt to ban own use of FRT, limit private use
Rights groups continue to call on the U.S. government to limit governmental use of facial recognition technology. Digital rights group…
Kuwait fingerprints 2M as biometric data registration deadline nears
Kuwait is finalizing its program of collecting fingerprints for the country’s central biometric database as the June deadline for completion….
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