Hong Kong Tech Boffins Look to Biometrics, AI for ‘Smart City’ Boost
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Immigration Department of the HKSAR…
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Stuttgart Airport Shop Turns to AI for Alcohol Age Checks
EDEKA Jaeger, part of the EDEKA Group, is introducing an AI-based automatic age recognition system at the self-service checkouts in its 24/7 store at Stuttgart…
New UK Law Aims to Banish Weak Passwords
In an effort to strengthen consumer protections, the UK government has implemented a groundbreaking law targeting weak passwords on internet-connected devices.…
CLEAR’s Biometric Screening Comes to Maui
CLEAR will start offering its identification verification services at Maui’s Kahului Airport beginning Tuesday of this week. The service allows subscribed…
SIA, IBIA Urge Congress to Reject FAA Amendment to Clip Biometrics’ Wings
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to reject a proposal in the Federal…
NY Budget Quietly Bans Biometric Fare Payments on the MTA
New York State lawmakers quietly inserted language into the latest state budget restricting the implementation of facial recognition technology on the MTA, New…
Mastercard Leans On Behavioral Biometrics in ‘Scam Protect’ Initiative
Mastercard has launched Scam Protect, a new suite of AI-powered solutions aimed at combating the growing threat of scams, fuelled by advanced technologies like…
Proposed FAA Amendment Would Handcuff TSA’s Use of Biometrics
A contentious amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley and John Kennedy, aims to…
Fusion Wins $159.8M Contract to Support FBI’s CJIS
Fusion Technology has won a five-year contract, valued at $159.8 million, to support the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division, the…
New Login.gov Director Will Oversee Selfie Biometrics Pilot
Hanna Kim has been appointed as the new director of Technology Transformation Services’ Login.gov, effective May 11, according to the General Services…