Proposed Legislation Would Clear Airport Biometrics for Takeoff in Switzerland
Switzerland’s government has proposed a draft amendment to the Aviation Act that would permit the use of facial recognition technology in airports and…
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Former SoftBank AI Exec Leads New Facial Recognition Firm
A newly established biometrics vendor has unveiled its flagship face-based access control system. Nabla Works’ system eliminates the need for IC cards or…
New Study Finds Unique Strengths in Infrared Facial Recognition
Recent advancements in thermal infrared (IR) facial recognition technology offer a potential solution to some of the limitations faced by traditional…
Las Vegas Police Union Pushes Back Against NFL’s Biometric Credentialing Plan
The National Football League’s plans to implement a face-based credentialing system appear to have rankled the leadership of a major police union. In a video…
Indonesian Railway Plans Biometric Security Upgrade
KAI, Indonesia’s state railway company, is planning to implement a CCTV facial recognition system to enhance passenger safety. Anne Purba, KAI’s VP of Public…
SIA Expands Biometric Advisory Board, Names NEC NSS Exec as Chair
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the expansion of the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) to include the former…
Omnigarde Celebrates Rankings Leap in FRVT 1:1 Testing
Omnigarde LLC has announced that its latest AI-powered face recognition software, Omnigarde-004, has achieved a top three position among U.S. companies and a…
Investor Demands ‘Due Diligence’ Changes from Israel-linked Camera Maker
A major investment firm is calling on the Dutch tech company TKH Group to implement “proper due diligence policies” concerning how its products are used after…
Mall of America Introduces Facial Recognition Security System
The Mall of America has announced the implementation of a new facial recognition system to enhance security measures within the mall. The new system is aimed…
DHS Audit Reveals Gaps in Biometric Screening of Asylum Seekers and Noncitizens
A recent audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has revealed critical gaps in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of biometric technology…