SenseTime restructuring shifts focus from FRT to genAI
Time is up for SenseTime’s facial recognition business, at least as part of its core, with the company restructuring to…
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Passkeys strong in China, but WeChat support is external only for now
WeChat has announced passkey support for its iOS app, bringing passwordless access to its users – but, for now, only…
China pilots biometric border lane in Shenzhen and Zhuhai
China is upgrading some of its fast lanes for those entering the country from Hong Kong and Macao, which are…
China’s online ID system may not be so bad, says analysis
China’s efforts to introduce a national online ID system have been stoking fears that the Communist Party is introducing yet…
Mobile driver’s licenses to launch in Hong Kong in 2025
A release from Hong Kong’s government says the territory’s Transport Department and Department of Justice are drafting legislation to introduce…
Hikvision reportedly laying off 1K staff in China amid effects of sanctions
Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer and facial recognition provider Hikvision is said to be facing economic knocks from U.S.-imposed sanctions which…
Chinese nationals can now verify their IDs digitally overseas
Chinese nationals will be able to authenticate and verify their identities digitally during electronic know your customer (eKYC) processes overseas….
Wife of late SenseTime co-founder inherits 20% stake worth $1.6B
The wife of a SenseTime co-founder is now the company’s largest shareholder, after inheriting 20 percent of the company, a…
Emptech seeks foothold in Mali amid China’s growing presence in African identity market
Chinese identity solutions provider Emptech is reportedly lobbying to implant itself in the Malian technology market and possibly win a…
Chinese hacking compromised hundreds of thousands of devices containing personal PII
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sought and obtained a court-authorized…
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