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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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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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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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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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Centre Using Face Recognition Tech To Promote Digital Life Certificates For Pensioners: Minister
The Centre has been promoting the use of digital life certificates for pensioners through the latest face recognition technology to ensure transparency and 'ease of usage', Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday.
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Apple Mixed Reality Headset Uses Iris Scanning for Payments, Logging In: Report
Apple's mixed-reality (MR) headset will reportedly feature iris scanning to authenticate payments and log into accounts. The iris recognition technology will allow multiple people to use the same device and allow them to quickly make payments from inside the headset as well.
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Samsung May Be Working on Dual Under Display Camera System for Improved Facial Recognition, Patent Suggests
Samsung is apparently working on a dual under display camera (UDC) technology that will help it improve the facial recognition technology for the face unlocking feature, a patent has suggested. The system could provide a secure experience.
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Facial Recognition Is on the Rise – but the Law Is Lagging a Long Way Behind
Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia. Despite the growing use of this controversial technology, there is little in the way of specific regulations and guidelines to govern its use.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
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Forgot Your Cards? No Worries, New Tech Will Allow Hands Free Payments
MasterCard is currently testing a technology that will only require you to just show your face at checkout.
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Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificate Digitally: All You Need To Know
The technology will help around 68 lakh Central government pensioners as well as those under the EPFO and state governments
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Clearview AI Face Scanner Aims to Branch Out Beyond Police Use
A controversial face recognition company that's built a massive photographic dossier of the world's people for use by police, national governments and — most recently — the Ukrainian military is now planning to offer its technology to banks and other private businesses.
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Ukraine Uses Face-Recognition Tech On Dead Russian Troops, Tells Families
Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, a complex and unprecedented avenue for software already seen as problematic, experts said Thursday.
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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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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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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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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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Centre Using Face Recognition Tech To Promote Digital Life Certificates For Pensioners: Minister
The Centre has been promoting the use of digital life certificates for pensioners through the latest face recognition technology to ensure transparency and 'ease of usage', Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday.
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Apple Mixed Reality Headset Uses Iris Scanning for Payments, Logging In: Report
Apple's mixed-reality (MR) headset will reportedly feature iris scanning to authenticate payments and log into accounts. The iris recognition technology will allow multiple people to use the same device and allow them to quickly make payments from inside the headset as well.
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Samsung May Be Working on Dual Under Display Camera System for Improved Facial Recognition, Patent Suggests
Samsung is apparently working on a dual under display camera (UDC) technology that will help it improve the facial recognition technology for the face unlocking feature, a patent has suggested. The system could provide a secure experience.
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Facial Recognition Is on the Rise – but the Law Is Lagging a Long Way Behind
Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia. Despite the growing use of this controversial technology, there is little in the way of specific regulations and guidelines to govern its use.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
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Forgot Your Cards? No Worries, New Tech Will Allow Hands Free Payments
MasterCard is currently testing a technology that will only require you to just show your face at checkout.
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Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificate Digitally: All You Need To Know
The technology will help around 68 lakh Central government pensioners as well as those under the EPFO and state governments
-
Clearview AI Face Scanner Aims to Branch Out Beyond Police Use
A controversial face recognition company that's built a massive photographic dossier of the world's people for use by police, national governments and — most recently — the Ukrainian military is now planning to offer its technology to banks and other private businesses.
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Ukraine Uses Face-Recognition Tech On Dead Russian Troops, Tells Families
Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, a complex and unprecedented avenue for software already seen as problematic, experts said Thursday.
