CAT-2 Biometric Terminals Land in Pittsburgh
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by Ali Nassar-Smith
3d ago
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out its advanced Credential Authentication Technology (CAT-2) at Pittsburgh International Airport. The system uses facial recognition to streamline and strengthen the identity verification ..read more
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LA Metro Mulls Biometric Security After Fatal Stabbing
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by Ali Nassar-Smith
3d ago
The recent fatal stabbing of a passenger has propelled the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to explore a range of security measures, including the potential use of facial recognition ..read more
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Proposed FAA Amendment Would Handcuff TSA’s Use of Biometrics
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by Cass Kennedy
3d ago
A contentious amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley and John Kennedy, aims to significantly restrict the use of automated facial matching and other ..read more
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AI Update: Funding Rounds, Acquisitions, and China Tensions
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by Alex Perala
3d ago
Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: xAI is in talks to raise $6 ..read more
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Identity News Digest – April 25, 2024
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by Alex Perala
4d ago
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Fusion Wins $159.8M Contract to Support FBI’s ..read more
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Worldcoin Has an Orb Shortage
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by Ali Nassar-Smith
4d ago
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is experiencing rapid growth that outpaces its supply of its “Orbs.” Orbs are specialized devices that are central to the ..read more
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New Login.gov Director Will Oversee Selfie Biometrics Pilot
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by Cass Kennedy
4d ago
Hanna Kim has been appointed as the new director of Technology Transformation Services’ Login.gov, effective May 11, according to the General Services Administration. She succeeds Dan Lopez-Braus in the appointment ..read more
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BIPA Defendants, Biometric Vendors Have ‘Common Interest Privilege’, Judge Rules
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by Alex Perala
4d ago
A defendant in a lawsuit under Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act has a right to keep communications with its technology vendor confidential, suggests a recent legal ruling. Earlier in April ..read more
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Chinese Hotels Turn Away from Mandatory Face Scan Policies
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by Ali Nassar-Smith
5d ago
Multiple hotels in major Chinese cities have suspended the use of facial recognition systems for guests who are able to provide valid forms of identification. The change follows Shanghai’s recent ..read more
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Former Warehouse Worker Sues Amazon Under BIPA
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by Ali Nassar-Smith
5d ago
Lisa Johnson, a former Amazon warehouse worker, has filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act ..read more
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