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China is shaping facial recognition standards – that’s not good
Chinese firms are reportedly involved in the ITU’s efforts to standardize facial recognition. That’s not a big deal – until you look at China’s export strategy. Read more…
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Face scanning now required for mobile phone subs in China
Face scanning of users registering new mobile phone services is now required in China, a move the government says is aimed at cracking down on fraud. Read more…
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Facial recognition used at Indian cafe triggers privacy backlash
The use of facial recognition technology at a popular Indian cafe chain has triggered a privacy backlash among customers demanding government action. Read more…
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Mass surveillance fears – India facial recognition system
India prepares to install nationwide facial recognition system, but human rights and technology experts warned of the risks to privacy from mass surveillance. Read more…
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Emotional recognition spytech is hot in China – but does it work?
The cool new spytech in China – or at least at Chinese security industry expos – is emotion recognition, but the jury’s still out on how accurate it is. Read more…
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Facial recognition tech failing to recognise transgender people
Facial recognition technology is failing to recognise transgender people raising concerns about discrimination. Read more…
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Automated facial recognition gates expanding at Japan airports
Panasonic Corporation is providing additional automated facial recognition gates for use at an expanded number of airports in Japan and for foreign travelers. Read more…
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Laser pens and other tales from the facial recognition backlash
The rapid rise of facial recognition tech has sparked an arms race of countermeasures in research labs and at street level – here’s why. Read more…
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More misogynist AI: facial recognition reveals porn star past
Someone just invented a facial recognition app to help men find out if their fiancé ever made porn videos. The good news: it might be illegal under GDPR. Read more…
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AMS joins Chinese Face++ for new 3D facial recognition
Austrian sensor specialist AMS is to team up with Chinese software manufacturer Face++ to produce new 3D facial recognition features for smartphones. Read more…