News with the tag "Facial recognition"

In a significant move to bolster user security and tackle online deception, tech giant Meta is rolling out its anti-fraud facial recognition technology in the United Kingdom. This expansion comes hot on the heels of a regulatory nod, signaling a crucial step forward in Meta’s approach to combating s...

In a surprising turn of events in the ever-evolving world of AI and data privacy, Hoan Ton-That, the CEO of Clearview AI, has announced his resignation. This news, first broken by Forbes and confirmed by Bitcoin World, marks a significant shift for the controversial facial recognition startup that b...

Meta will test the facial recognition technology from 50,000 celebrities and public figures to curtail the “celeb-bait” scams.

A group of bipartisan senators requested that the Senate use the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization due shortly to make sure that facial recognition technology could not be used at airports throughout the country. In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate...

U.K. government illustrated its planned investment in facial recognition tech intended to fight retail crime. In course of the next four years the total of £55.5million will be spent on the deployment of this technology across high streets, specifically aiming at arresting repeat offenders and seria...

In response to growing concerns about security screening, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented a new policy requiring migrants lacking sufficient identification to undergo facial recognition checks before boarding domestic flights. The move comes amid ongoing debate over ...

Facial recognition technology, hailed for its convenience and security applications, is under increased scrutiny due to its failure to accurately identify individuals, particularly people of color. Recent reports have highlighted instances where facial recognition systems misidentified individuals, ...

Texas airports have embraced biometric facial recognition technology in a swift evolution of travel security, replacing traditional ID checks with a more streamlined and efficient system. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has spearheaded this initiative, installing the system in over ...

In a groundbreaking development, a mobile phone-based facial recognition application for dogs has emerged as a potential game-changer in the global fight against rabies. The research, conducted by a team of experts at Washington State University (WSU), showcases the app’s effectiveness in enhancing ...

In a shocking turn of events, a Texas man, Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr., has come forward with a disturbing allegation that Macy’s and Sunglass Hut’s facial recognition software wrongly implicated him in an armed robbery, leading to his arrest and subsequent harrowing experiences in jail. The lawsuit co...