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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Soon, Face Recognition Cameras At Prayagraj Railway Station For Mahakumbh
With around 10 crore people expected to travel to Prayagraj by train for Mahakumbh early next year, several measures, including the installation of face recognition cameras, are being taken to enhance security at the nine railway stations here.
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Huawei Mate 80 Series Tipped to Feature In-Display 3D Face Recognition Technology
Huawei Mate 80 series, which isn’t slated to launch at least until next year, could feature advanced facial recognition technology, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The handset could reportedly provide increased security and privacy to users, courtesy of advanced 3D facial recognition technology embedded under the display.
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ZTE Yuanhang 3D With Glasses-Free 3D Display, Unisoc T760 Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
ZTE Yuanhang 3D (translated from Chinese) has been launched in China. The new ZTE handset comes with a 3D display that is claimed to deliver artificial intelligence-based 3D effects on naked eye. The display offers AI 2D to 3D real-time conversion function as well. The ZTE Yuanhang 3D runs on Unisoc T760 chipset and has a dual rear camera unit led...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Offer ‘More Secure’ PolarID to Compete With Apple's Face ID
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to bring a new facial recognition technology when it launches, according to claims by a tipster. It is suggested that Samsung may be developing a new facial recognition technology called PolarID. As per the claims, the technology has reached the premarket stage, meaning it could be ready to be shipped with smartph...
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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"We Are Faced With Questions About Ethical Treatment Of AI": Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said identity and its recognition by the State plays a crucial part in what resources people get and their ability to express their grievances and demand their rights.
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WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
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364 Railway Stations to Get CCTV Cameras With Face Recognition System
As many as 6122 Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras including 3652 cameras with a face recognition system will be installed at 364 railway stations of the Central Railway, it said in a release on Tuesday.
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Better Than AI? These "Super-Recogniser" UK Cops Never Forget A Face
Artificial intelligence and facial recognition software are seen by some as the future of crime-fighting around the world.But British police say it has to go hand in hand with more traditional methods of detection.
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Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers
Apple MacBook and Mac computers could be equipped with Face ID support in the future, according to a patent that was granted to the company. The iPhone maker could equip its computers with an alternate form of biometric authentication — it currently offers support for Touch ID, on select models.
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UK Police Plan To Use Facial Recognition On Crowds During Coronation, Faces Criticism
Human rights advocates are concerned that police could use face-scanning technology to target protesters, as they have in the past.
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Tecno Pop 7 Pro With 6.6-Inch Display, Dual Rear Cameras Confirmed to Soon Launch in India
Tecno Mobile has announced that the Tecno Pop 7 Pro will launch in India next week. This entry-level handset already debuted in select African markets. This handset has a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS Dot Notch display. It is powered by a quad-core chipset, which could be a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. It also sports a 13-megapixel AI dual rear camera unit.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Soon, Face Recognition Cameras At Prayagraj Railway Station For Mahakumbh
With around 10 crore people expected to travel to Prayagraj by train for Mahakumbh early next year, several measures, including the installation of face recognition cameras, are being taken to enhance security at the nine railway stations here.
-
Huawei Mate 80 Series Tipped to Feature In-Display 3D Face Recognition Technology
Huawei Mate 80 series, which isn’t slated to launch at least until next year, could feature advanced facial recognition technology, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The handset could reportedly provide increased security and privacy to users, courtesy of advanced 3D facial recognition technology embedded under the display.
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ZTE Yuanhang 3D With Glasses-Free 3D Display, Unisoc T760 Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
ZTE Yuanhang 3D (translated from Chinese) has been launched in China. The new ZTE handset comes with a 3D display that is claimed to deliver artificial intelligence-based 3D effects on naked eye. The display offers AI 2D to 3D real-time conversion function as well. The ZTE Yuanhang 3D runs on Unisoc T760 chipset and has a dual rear camera unit led...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Offer ‘More Secure’ PolarID to Compete With Apple's Face ID
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to bring a new facial recognition technology when it launches, according to claims by a tipster. It is suggested that Samsung may be developing a new facial recognition technology called PolarID. As per the claims, the technology has reached the premarket stage, meaning it could be ready to be shipped with smartph...
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
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"We Are Faced With Questions About Ethical Treatment Of AI": Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said identity and its recognition by the State plays a crucial part in what resources people get and their ability to express their grievances and demand their rights.
-
WhatsApp Introduces Support for Passkeys on Android, Enables Face or Fingerprint-Based Logins
WhatsApp passkey support is now available on Android bringing support for logging back in to an account using biometric authentication. Users on Android smartphones will now be able to use their phone's built-in face or fingerprint recognition feature to log back in to their account with a passkey that can be securely synced across their devices.
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364 Railway Stations to Get CCTV Cameras With Face Recognition System
As many as 6122 Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras including 3652 cameras with a face recognition system will be installed at 364 railway stations of the Central Railway, it said in a release on Tuesday.
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Better Than AI? These "Super-Recogniser" UK Cops Never Forget A Face
Artificial intelligence and facial recognition software are seen by some as the future of crime-fighting around the world.But British police say it has to go hand in hand with more traditional methods of detection.
-
Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers
Apple MacBook and Mac computers could be equipped with Face ID support in the future, according to a patent that was granted to the company. The iPhone maker could equip its computers with an alternate form of biometric authentication — it currently offers support for Touch ID, on select models.
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UK Police Plan To Use Facial Recognition On Crowds During Coronation, Faces Criticism
Human rights advocates are concerned that police could use face-scanning technology to target protesters, as they have in the past.
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Tecno Pop 7 Pro With 6.6-Inch Display, Dual Rear Cameras Confirmed to Soon Launch in India
Tecno Mobile has announced that the Tecno Pop 7 Pro will launch in India next week. This entry-level handset already debuted in select African markets. This handset has a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS Dot Notch display. It is powered by a quad-core chipset, which could be a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. It also sports a 13-megapixel AI dual rear camera unit.
