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Argentina’s plan to fight crime with AI draws concerns from rights groups
Argentina is launching a new unit tasked with integrating artificial intelligence into crime investigations, including analyzing camera footage with real-time facial recognition, drone surveillance...
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Biometric identification entering more sports stadiums and arenas around the...
In Cyprus, authorities have announced an upgrade of its stadium surveillance system with a new facial recognition technology that matches up to 80 points on an individual’s face against a central...
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Facial recognition for policing – what do we expect?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner Last summer when I stood down as the UK’s first combined Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner the...
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Facial recognition reaches more US schools with Singlewire deployments
Biometric systems for school safety and security continue to gain ground in the U.S., with more rollouts unveiled and a new director appointed by ROC. But the recent reprimand issued by a UK regulator...
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Live facial recognition, 700 CCTV cameras at Red Fort for India’s...
The Government of India has announced plans to implement a sophisticated AI-based camera security system at the Red Fort for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. These devices will incorporate...
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The future of CCTV and policing
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner Last week’s webinar by Public Policy Exchange considered the future of CCTV and related policy issues for the...
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Vitaprotech is a French company dealing in security solutions. Its mission is to secure physical access to sites in three... The post Vitaprotech first appeared on Biometric Update.
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Bavarian Interior Minister wants live facial recognition at German train...
The Bavarian Minister of Interior has come out in support of police deployment of live facial recognition, as Germany discusses a new draft bill that would allow retrospective biometric matching to...
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Remote biometric surveillance and policing – a new frame of reference?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In surveillance perspective is everything. Your viewpoint affects what you will see and therefore what you will...
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Emerging technology and emergency surveillance or vice versa?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner In a recent Biometric Update article I illustrated how the police in many countries are beginning to rely on...
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UK lawmakers debate facial recognition as a solution for retail crime
UK retail crime levels have been surging in recent years with lawmakers launching an inquiry on organized shoplifting gangs, including increasing the use of facial recognition surveillance. To fight...
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Vivotek releases AI feature for image enhancement
Vivotek has introduced a software feature designed to enhance the quality of images captured by its network cameras. The RealSight Engine improves the clarity of facial photos, addressing common...
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ASIS proposes school security standard
As school violence and shootings continue shaking the United States, security is becoming a hot topic with investment pouring into equipment such as surveillance cameras, biometrics and panic buttons....
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Corsight lands safe city deal in Philippines
Corsight AI has landed a deal to supply another city with facial recognition surveillance technology, this time in the Philippines. The Tel Aviv-headquartered company will supply real-time and...
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Facial recognition and perpetrator focus – a culture shift
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner Focus on the perpetrator. That was the message from the UK’s new justice minister at the start of freshers’...
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Hong Kong gets more cameras sparking fears of repression
More streets in Hong Kong are being filled with cameras with facial recognition, sparking fears over the technology’s potential for political repression. Last week, the city’s authorities announced a...
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Border surveillance technology under scrutiny in Greece
While Greece builds its reputation as the hotbed for Europe’s border surveillance technologies, its lack of transparency continues to cause concern among migrant rights activists. A new report from...
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Hikvision reportedly laying off 1K staff in China amid effects of sanctions
Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer and facial recognition provider Hikvision is said to be facing economic knocks from U.S.-imposed sanctions which are forcing the company to cut down its...
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Brazilian groups call for ban on facial recognition
Brazil is operating facial recognition for law enforcement and public security without meeting minimum standards of transparency, according to a new report. The “Viligância Por Lentes Opacas” or...
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