Chinese biometric surveillance technology deployed internationally amid criticism
Authorities in Bolivia have deployed 600 cameras with facial recognition, to go along with 2,000 units already in service, as…
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SIA warns Congress against facial recognition moratorium as Huawei warns industry to listen to concerns
U.S. Congress should not place a moratorium on facial recognition technology, but instead collaborate with all stakeholders to address concerns…
Carnegie report says facial recognition and AI surveillance spreading faster than thought
At least 75 countries around the world are actively using artificial intelligence tools such as facial biometrics to conduct surveillance…
Uganda invests $126M in CCTV with facial biometrics from Huawei
Uganda has agreed to purchase a CCTV system with biometric facial recognition from Huawei for $126 million to reduce violent…
Huawei acquires intellectual property rights of Russian facial recognition firm Vokord
Russian media outlets Vedomosti and RT are reporting that Huawei has purchased the intellectual property rights to facial recognition systems…
U.S. considers blacklisting Megvii, Hikvision and other Chinese biometric companies
Hikvision, Megvii, and other Chinese biometric companies could soon be blocked from acquiring components and software from American suppliers by…
Controversy grows over Huawei privacy protections and state connections
The Central Intelligence Agency has informed intelligence services for allied “Five Eyes” nations (Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand)…
Huawei facial recognition technology to be deployed in China’s Forbidden City
Huawei has entered into an agreement to build a smart network covering the 720,000 square meter palace museum complex in…
Two new Huawei smartphones feature Fingerprint Cards’ sensors
Fingerprint Cards announced today that its fingerprint sensor technology is featured in two recently launched Huawei smartphones. The Huawei Y9…
Armenian government in Smart City talks with Huawei amidst concern over civil rights
The Armenian government is in discussions with Huawei to move forward with an agreement to provide smart city technology that…
