Facial Recognition

Is San Francisco Police Illegally Using Banned Facial Recognition Tech?
Computer Vision & Perception Is San Francisco Police Illegally Using Banned Facial Recognition Tech?

In a groundbreaking legal dispute, Secure Justice, a dedicated non-profit organization, has initiated a lawsuit against the city, county, and police departments of San Francisco. The controversy arises from the alleged illegal utilization of facial recognition technology (FRT) by the San Francisco

July 18, 2024
Vietnam Mandates Facial Recognition for Transactions Over $390
Computer Vision & Perception Vietnam Mandates Facial Recognition for Transactions Over $390

Vietnam’s recent mandate requiring facial recognition for digital transactions totaling over $390 aims to bolster online transaction security amid a surge in fraud incidents. This policy, launched by the State Bank of Vietnam in July, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for identity verification

July 17, 2024
Is Clearview AI's Equity-Based Lawsuit Settlement Just?
Computer Vision & Perception Is Clearview AI's Equity-Based Lawsuit Settlement Just?

The legal tides are turning for Clearview AI, a company that's no stranger to controversy due to its facial recognition technology. Recently, an innovative approach was established to resolve a class-action lawsuit that the firm faced. Caught in the crosshairs of financial constraints and

June 17, 2024
SenseTime Shifts Focus to Generative AI for Revenue Boost
Computer Vision & Perception SenseTime Shifts Focus to Generative AI for Revenue Boost

In the fast-evolving world of technology, companies are constantly looking for new avenues to secure their place in the future. SenseTime, the Chinese AI titan, is no exception. Recognized widely for its facial recognition software, SenseTime is undergoing a significant shift, redirecting its gaze

June 4, 2024
Balancing Security and Privacy in Facial Recognition Tech
Computer Vision & Perception Balancing Security and Privacy in Facial Recognition Tech

Facial recognition technology stands at the forefront of the modern security versus privacy debate. This powerful tool enhances security, making identity verification swift and convenient across various sectors. Yet, it also stirs anxiety over privacy rights, as it encroaches upon individual

April 26, 2024
Ireland Grapples with Facial Recognition Tech in Policing Bill
Computer Vision & Perception Ireland Grapples with Facial Recognition Tech in Policing Bill

Ireland stands at a critical juncture with the proposed Facial Recognition Technology Bill, which aims to provide a regulatory framework for the use of this technology by An Garda Síochána. The bill's introduction has sparked heated debates on balancing privacy rights, civil liberties, and law

February 29, 2024
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