Lawton City Council Approves Clearview AI Policy for Police Use
Lawton, Oklahoma’s City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a formal policy governing the police department’s use of Clearview AI facial recognition technology.
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Vietnam Requires Face Re-verification When SIM Users Swap Phones
Vietnam will require facial re-verification when mobile subscribers swap devices, under a new Ministry of Science and Technology circular taking effect in May.
Anthropic Adds ID Verification for Claude Capabilities via Persona
Anthropic’s help center now says Claude users may be required to submit a government photo ID and live selfie via Persona to access certain capabilities.
Brazil Begins Issuing National Identity Card to Citizens Abroad, Starting With Lisbon
Brazil’s Lisbon consulate becomes the first diplomatic post abroad to issue the biometric CIN national identity card, unlocking 4,000 Gov.br digital services.
Taipei Songshan Airport Launches ‘One ID’ Facial Recognition System for International Flights
Songshan Airport deploys 48 biometric devices for One ID facial recognition across check-in, baggage, immigration, and boarding for international flights.
Herta Announces v4 Platform with Overhauled API Architecture
Herta announced Herta v4, a platform upgrade adding a three-protocol API architecture, HTTPS-only security, and a redesigned REST API, due next month.
Precise Biometrics Publishes Merger Document Detailing Synergies, Roadmap for Fingerprint Cards Mergers
Precise Biometrics publishes merger document for Fingerprint Cards combination, detailing SEK 45 million in annual synergies ahead of April 30 shareholder vote.
UK Opens Information Gateway for Private Identity Providers to Verify Against Passport and DVLA Data
UK OfDIA details information gateway allowing certified identity providers to verify against Passport Office and DVLA data under the Data Use and Access Act.
UK Pledges £82 Million for Biometric Justice ID System After 179 Prisoners Released in Error
UK announces £82 million biometric Justice ID system with fingerprint and facial recognition after 179 prisoners were wrongly released in a single year.
Varjo and VRAI Partner to Bring Biometric Performance Analytics to Military XR Training
Varjo and VRAI partner to combine XR headsets with biometric analytics for military training, tracking heart rate, eye movement, and cognitive load.