US states take a page from EU’s AI Act, but biometrics impact likely minimal
America is grappling with how to regulate AI. A divide has opened up between the approaches of the federal and…
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Realbotix says biometric AI vision system offers more sensitive robot companions
For those who feel a bit let down that the current wave of AI tools is mostly made up of…
Essex Police reveal impressive accuracy of LFR from Corsight, Digital Barriers
England’s Essex Police have performed 383,356 match attempts with live facial recognition software from Corsight AI and Digital Barriers, with…
US and UK refusal to sign Paris declaration shows divergence in AI strategy
The U.S. and the UK have declined to sign the Paris AI summit declaration, which seeks to establish a “human…
DHS’s compliance with AI privacy, civil liberties requirements lacking, IG says
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made strides in developing policies and frameworks to govern its AI use, including…
Amazon firm: fired worker deserved it. Less so on its cop FR ban
The wrongful-firing lawsuit filed against Amazon Web Services in the UK has gained a new life. An October dismissal of…
Appeals court orders NYPD facial recognition contracts made public
An appeals court in New York has ruled that the New York Police Department (NYPD) must disclose all documents relating…
UK needs unified regulation for facial recognition: Biometrics Institute
The UK needs a clearer and consistent framework for governing facial recognition in public spaces as missteps in deploying the…
New LiDAR system can ID a face a kilometer away
A new study has created a superconducting LiDAR system capable of capturing an astonishing amount of detail from distance. LiDAR…
Georgian nonprofit calls for investigation into use of FRT to prosecute protestors
A prominent nonprofit in the country of Georgia has called for an investigation into the use of facial recognition cameras….
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