A study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released last Thursday shows that many of the facial recognition algorithms used today misidentify people of color far more often than middle-aged white men. The study tested … [Read more...] about NIST Study Confirms Racial Bias of Many Facial Recognition Algorithms
No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
New Zealand’s government has cleared the Identity Check facial recognition system of significant racial bias, following extensive testing that represents the first major assessment of bias in biometric algorithms for New Zealand’s diverse ethnic … [Read more...] about No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
Two of Five IDV Vendors Show No Bias in Equity-focused GSA Study
A General Services Administration study has found mixed results in the performances of five commercially available digital identity verification systems, highlighting the issue of demographic bias. The study, "A Large-Scale Study of Performance … [Read more...] about Two of Five IDV Vendors Show No Bias in Equity-focused GSA Study
Does LFR Have a Racial Bias? The UK’s National Physical Lab Weighs In
"Now, the NPL study on NEC's technology offers further evidence that the racial bias problem can be ameliorated, and even eliminated." After years of intense debate over facial recognition's shortcomings, new research from the United Kingdom's … [Read more...] about Does LFR Have a Racial Bias? The UK’s National Physical Lab Weighs In
NIST, DHS Developing Face Quality Image Standard
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with the Department of Homeland Security to develop an image quality assessment tool that could play an important role in the facial recognition industry. … [Read more...] about NIST, DHS Developing Face Quality Image Standard
Corsight Sets Bias Benchmark in New Biometric NIST Evaluation
Corsight AI is setting the benchmark for the rest of the facial recognition industry. In that regard, the company is touting its performance in its most recent NIST evaluation, in which it displayed no bias across several key demographics. On that … [Read more...] about Corsight Sets Bias Benchmark in New Biometric NIST Evaluation
ID R&D’s Liveness Solution Shows Minimal Bias in Independent Testing
ID R&D now has independent test results that attest to the integrity of its liveness detection system. The evaluation looked for possible bias in ID R&D’s IDLive Face solution, which is designed to ensure the presence of a real person during … [Read more...] about ID R&D’s Liveness Solution Shows Minimal Bias in Independent Testing
Paravision Eliminates AI Bias in Multiple DHS Biometric Testing Categories
"In achieving zero-error performances across a range of age groups (and male and female genders), Paravision is not only doing its part to reduce AI bias in facial recognition, but demonstrating that such results can be achieved using the right … [Read more...] about Paravision Eliminates AI Bias in Multiple DHS Biometric Testing Categories
AI Industry Must Take Social Factors Into Account When Discussing Bias: NIST
The NIST is advocating for a more nuanced understanding of bias in AI. The organization noted that bias has historically been understood as a technological concern, in the sense that it is defined solely based on accuracy. For example, a facial … [Read more...] about AI Industry Must Take Social Factors Into Account When Discussing Bias: NIST
Corsight Shows Significant Bias Reduction in Latest NIST Test
Corsight is boasting about its strong showing in the NIST’s most recent Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT). The company’s algorithm was one of the top performers in the WILD, VISA-Border, and VISA-Kiosk categories, all of which are designed to … [Read more...] about Corsight Shows Significant Bias Reduction in Latest NIST Test
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