Sensetime Partnership Brings Chinese Cell Tower Company Into Biometric Surveillance
China’s extensive biometric surveillance apparatus is poised to expand even further through the efforts of a major cell tower company: China Tower has…
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India, Aware, and More in This Week’s Top Biometrics Stories Roundup
The biometrics industry spans across a wide range of technologies and sectors, and this week’s roundup of FindBiometrics’ top news stories runs the gamut.…
Government Biometrics Month: The Roundup
With September coming to a close, it’s time to take a look back at some of FindBiometrics’ featured coverage of Government Biometrics Month. The government…
Good ID Highlights Need for Policies that Limit Police Use of Facial Recognition
Law enforcement’s unmonitored use of facial recognition technology has come under increasing scrutiny in the past few months. Bernie Sanders has echoed San…
Chinese Researchers Develop 500MP Camera System That Can Image Tens of Thousands
“… at least one of the researchers involved in the project has highlighted its potential use for police in monitoring crowds…” Chinese researchers have…
India Plans to Open Bidding for Massive Face Recognition Surveillance System
India is moving forward with plans to set up a massive facial recognition surveillance scheme. The proposed system would centralize biometric data from…
Detroit Officials Reach Compromise on Police Use of Facial Recognition
City officials in Detroit have come to a compromise on police use of facial recognition technology, with an oversight committee clearing it for criminal…
Microsoft Refuses to Sell Facial Recognition Tech for Mass Surveillance
Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to the ethical use of facial recognition. The company previously refused to sell facial recognition technology to…
Smart Lighting, Biometric Surveillance Specialists Team Up to Deliver Security Solution in Mexico City
After an initial trial phase, Philadelphia-based VSBLTY and Mexico City’s Energetika have announced a formal agreement concerning the joint deployment of their…
Internet Freedom Advocate Raises Alarm Over Facial Recognition
“The efforts reflect the larger, increasingly contentious debate around facial recognition technology, which largely revolves around the axes of privacy…