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…
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Colorado Lawmakers Propose Stricter Facial Recognition Regulations
A Colorado state Senate panel has advanced a bill that would dramatically limit the scope of public facial recognition programs in the state. Bill 22-113 would…
Amnesty Report Shows Biased Distribution of NYC Surveillance Cameras
Amnesty International has quantified the scope of the New York Police Department’s surveillance network. The organization had asked for volunteers to help map…
IRS Considers Biometric Alternatives to ID.me Amid Intense Media Scrutiny
Amid intense media scrutiny, the Treasury Department is reconsidering its use of ID.me’s biometric technology to verify the identities of individuals filing…
Another Massachusetts City Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition
Another Massachusetts city has banned the government’s use of facial recognition. Worcester City Council passed the ban unanimously in mid-December, and in…
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…
Despite Legal Troubles, Clearview Outperforms in NIST Evaluation
Clearview AI’s controversial business practices seem to have produced a more robust facial recognition system. The company is now boasting about its strong…
Socure Pushes for Financial Inclusion at Money20/20
Socure is looking back at some of its highlights from last week’s Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas. The financial conference was once again taking place…
Socure Report Shows How Unbiased Tech Can Help Raise Financial Inclusion
Socure has released a new report that suggests that automated identity technology can help mitigate bias and raise financial inclusion. In the report, Socure…
IBIA White Paper Aims to Make Public More Comfortable With Facial Recognition
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is trying to alleviate people’s fears about facial recognition, especially with regards to accuracy…