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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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Digi Yatra Data Stored on Passenger Devices and Not in Centralised Storage, Minister Says
Digi Yatra, the biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology (FRT) has no central storage of passengers' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The data is stored in the passenger's own phone in the Digi Yatra secure wallet, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M...
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Tirupati Temple To Have Facial Recognition System From March 1. How It Will Work
The Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh, will soon roll out the facial recognition system for the devotees.
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Tirupati Temple To Introduce Facial Recognition System For Darshan From March 1
Tirumala Tiurpathi Devastanams said that the new technology will be used to prevent a devotee from procuring more tokens.
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Facial Recognition Technology, Smart Glasses Outlawed in Italy, Except for Fighting Crime
Italy on Monday prohibited the use of facial recognition and 'smart glasses'. The country's privacy watchdog has stated that facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed in Italy until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, and exceptions will only be allowed for technologies that play a role in jud...
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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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Hyderabad International Airport to Roll Out DigiYatra Platform for Paperless Travel From August 18
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) will roll out the DigiYatra platform for three months from August 18 onwards passengers as a proof of concept through the DigiYatra platform, the airport announced on Tuesday. With DigiYatra, passengers will be automatically processed based on a facial recognition system at select checkpoints.
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7,000 Expected At Red Fort On Independence Day, Security Heightened
A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and facial recognition system (FRS) cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day, officials said on Satur
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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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Microsoft to Cease Use of Facial Recognition Tool Known for Identifying Emotion
Microsoft has announced to stop selling the facial recognition tool that enables people to guess someone's emotion based on a facial image. Existing customers will have one year before losing access to artificial intelligence tools.
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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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Multi-Layer Security, Facial Recognition Systems Installed In Delhi Ahead Of Republic Day
After the improvised explosive device (IED) was found at Ghazipur Flower Market ahead of the Republic Day and later diffused, the Delhi Police have fortified areas in and around Rajpath with multi-layer security cover.
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These 4 Airports To Have Facial Recognition-Based Boarding By March 2022
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was working on the country's first facial recognition technology-based biometric boarding system for passengers at Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports, the Minister said.
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Facebook Will Shut Down Facial Recognition System Amid Privacy Concerns
Facebook announced it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.
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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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Digi Yatra Data Stored on Passenger Devices and Not in Centralised Storage, Minister Says
Digi Yatra, the biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology (FRT) has no central storage of passengers' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The data is stored in the passenger's own phone in the Digi Yatra secure wallet, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M...
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Tirupati Temple To Have Facial Recognition System From March 1. How It Will Work
The Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh, will soon roll out the facial recognition system for the devotees.
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Tirupati Temple To Introduce Facial Recognition System For Darshan From March 1
Tirumala Tiurpathi Devastanams said that the new technology will be used to prevent a devotee from procuring more tokens.
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Facial Recognition Technology, Smart Glasses Outlawed in Italy, Except for Fighting Crime
Italy on Monday prohibited the use of facial recognition and 'smart glasses'. The country's privacy watchdog has stated that facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed in Italy until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, and exceptions will only be allowed for technologies that play a role in jud...
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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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Hyderabad International Airport to Roll Out DigiYatra Platform for Paperless Travel From August 18
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) will roll out the DigiYatra platform for three months from August 18 onwards passengers as a proof of concept through the DigiYatra platform, the airport announced on Tuesday. With DigiYatra, passengers will be automatically processed based on a facial recognition system at select checkpoints.
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7,000 Expected At Red Fort On Independence Day, Security Heightened
A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and facial recognition system (FRS) cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day, officials said on Satur
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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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Microsoft to Cease Use of Facial Recognition Tool Known for Identifying Emotion
Microsoft has announced to stop selling the facial recognition tool that enables people to guess someone's emotion based on a facial image. Existing customers will have one year before losing access to artificial intelligence tools.
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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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Multi-Layer Security, Facial Recognition Systems Installed In Delhi Ahead Of Republic Day
After the improvised explosive device (IED) was found at Ghazipur Flower Market ahead of the Republic Day and later diffused, the Delhi Police have fortified areas in and around Rajpath with multi-layer security cover.
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These 4 Airports To Have Facial Recognition-Based Boarding By March 2022
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was working on the country's first facial recognition technology-based biometric boarding system for passengers at Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports, the Minister said.
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Facebook Will Shut Down Facial Recognition System Amid Privacy Concerns
Facebook announced it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.
