Facial recognition stories
Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
AI face recognition is transforming retail theft investigations by detecting offenders early, tracking suspects, aiding police, and preventing future losses.
Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.
Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.
NEXCOM unveils advanced AI and edge computing hardware for smart retail, agriculture, robotics, and industrial sectors at Embedded World North America 2025.
Milestone Systems' CEO stresses AI video tech must prioritise transparency and ethics to build public trust amid rapid innovation and regulatory gaps.
Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.
World rolls out an updated World App in Malaysia, merging encrypted chat with proof-of-humanness checks to tackle bots and deepfakes online.
UK homebuyers fear AI-fuelled ID fraud as two-thirds worry about fake documents yet still share sensitive data via email and messaging apps.
New Zealand's healthcare relies on unseen digital infrastructure; upgrading IT systems and design could save clinicians time and enhance patient care amid rising demands.
UK company Conflow Power launches solar streetlights with embedded AI, cutting energy use and emissions linked to global AI data centres.
Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian firms invest in digital transformation, yet many face cyber risks and data management challenges amid budget and expertise gaps.
HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.
UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.
ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.
A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.
Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.
Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.
Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz to enhance stadium security using facial biometric authentication, improving safety and access worldwide.
NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.