NIST: Masks wreak havoc on facial recognition algorithms

While there has certainly been no shortage of security solutions introduced as of late to help organizations mitigate threats…

McAfee points to a potentially scary problem with facial biometrics used in airports

The head of McAfees advanced threat research group says his team has used biometric facial recognition software and common human…

New York bans facial recognition tech in schools until 2022

Lawmakers of the state of New York have passed legislation to pause the use of facial recognition technology in schools until…

NCRB revises tender for facial-recognition system

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released a revised tender for a nationwide automated facial-recognition system. The…

Britain, Australia to probe Clearview AI's facial recognition tech

Britain and Australia announced a joint investigation of US-based Clearview AI's online harvesting of personal data for facial…

Amazon stops police use of its facial recognition software

Answering widespread demands for new curbs on aggressive policing in the wake of George Floyd's killing, Amazon is halting law…

Australian department of Home Affairs launches new biometric system

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has gone live with its new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services (EBIS) system…

DRDO develops facial biometrics system to track attendance

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in India is working on an AI-based facial recognition system to track…

Tech5, ID R&D launch facial and liveness biometrics partnership with eKYC deployment in India

Tech5 has launched, in partnership with ID R&D, a biometric eKYC deployment for users in India which the companies say is the…

COVID-19 pandemic to put dent in sales of biometrics, increase investment in face recognition

According to a new report from ABI Research, the global outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to result in a significant reduction in…

Secureye reveals non-contact biometric device for corporates

In a bid to promote a secure verification routine, New Delhi based Secureye has launched the Temperature Detection & Face…

Secureye reveals non-contact biometric device for corporates

In a bid to promote a secure verification routine, Secureye has launched a Temperature Detection & Face Recognition machine…