Study examines the need to balance innovation and privacy in facial recognition
A recent report under the auspices of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University, Artificial Intelligence: Promises,…
responsible biometrics
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Consequences of lax privacy, security of AI in policing looms large
The rapid integration of AI into law enforcement practices has raised pressing concerns regarding privacy, civil rights, and security. While…
Biometrics Institute identifies dire need for clear language in biometrics and AI
These days, biometrics are most often deployed in tandem with AI. A new paper from the Biometrics Institute, “Members’ Viewpoints:…
Biometrics Institute: US Strategy Forum 2025
US Strategy Forum 2025 Online June 26, 2025 The Biometrics Institute, a trusted platform for responsible and ethical biometrics, is…
White House issues new directive for responsible federal acquisition of AI
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a new memorandum directing federal agencies to improve their responsible…
TSA biometrics program is evolving faster than critics’ perceptions
By Neville Pattinson, Head of Federal Government Sales at Thales Group’s DIS Identity & Biometric Solutions When Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)…
Socure explains identity verification compliance to 2 state lawmakers
A pair of lawmakers in different states are objecting to state digital identity verification contracts held by Socure. At issue…
Responsible biometrics: A guide to ethical and secure identity verification
Biometrics have been used for a variety of purposes for centuries. Fingerprints, handprints, and various measurements of the body were…
Access Now argues humanitarian biometrics need more transparency, rules
An investigation of the relationship between humanitarian organizations and the private sector by Access Now makes a case that even…
Work on ethical commercial biometrics use starts early and never ends
Considerations for businesses to ensure their use of biometrics is responsible and ethical begin with an assessment of whether the…
