Researchers explore facial recognition with foundation models, synthetic data
In the era of convolutional neural networks, the most accurate face biometrics algorithms tend to be purpose-built. Researchers competing to…
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Global ID, Idiap partner to scale finger vein biometrics with machine learning
Swiss startup Global ID has announced that it has launched a new project with the Idiap Research Institute that aims…
PXL Vision integrates deepfake detection technique from research with Idiap
A research collaboration between PXL Vision, the Idiap Research Institute and Swiss innovation agency Innosuisse has led to the identity…
Researchers warn biometric template protection still not adopted by industry
As facial recognition and fingerprint scanning become ubiquitous – from unlocking smartphones to airport security – biometric data privacy and…
EAB Council of Wisdom: Biometric Template Protection
EAB Council of Wisdom: Biometric Template Protection Online November 26, 2025 at 12:30-13:30 CET The EAB Council of Wisdom is…
Fairness in facial recognition hinges on mix of factors, including cultural norms
A new research paper looks at the contentious issue of demographic fairness – or bias – in facial recognition systems….
Idiap, PXL Vision introduce biometric document injection attack detection contest
The Biometrics Security and Privacy team at Idiap Research Institute and PXL Vision are hosting “the first competition that challenges…
Alarming gains in face reconstruction from biometric templates made by researchers
Biometric template security is critical to the data integrity and privacy the industry needs to thrive, and template inversion attacks…
Synthetic identity blends real and fake data to enable fraud, demanding new protections
Faces are everywhere, stored and displayed in the millions on social media platforms. Generative AI technologies have enabled the large-scale…
Tailored biometric systems tests lay the foundation for trust: biometrics labs
Although language varies across regions, most regulations on biometric technology necessitate that it be robust, accurate, reliable, highly effective, or…
