Biometric recognition systems

Europe News

EU set to roll out world's first AI regulation after 35-hour talks

Member states and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary deal on the AI Act, the world's first attempt to regulate the fast-evolving technology in a comprehensive, ethics-based manner.

8 December 2023

Travel News

Country with world’s most powerful passport to go passport-free

The changes are designed for a "more seamless" system at the Asian hub, which processed more than 5 million passengers last month.

26 September 2023

Tech News

From FaceID to Amazon One, should you share biometric data online?

While biometric data, such as facial scanning and fingerprints, means you can skip the password, it might also pose security concerns.

10 September 2023

Money

Worldcoin's iris ID technology will extend to companies and government

The cryptocurrency project with an iris-based identity verification system intends to allow companies and governments access to its cutting-edge ID technology.

11 August 2023

Travel News

Eurostar speeds up boarding with new contactless check-in

Boarding at Eurostar's busy London hub will be quicker and easier thanks to new contactless border checks.

18 July 2023

Travel News

US airports are testing facial recognition technology

Authorities say it will speed up identity checks at security, but critics are worried about bias in the algorithm and how people’s data will be used.

15 May 2023

Travel News

UK wants EU citizens to provide biometrics to visit

UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed plans to introduce fingerprint and facial biometrics for EU citizens looking to visit the UK.

11 November 2022

Tech News

'Nose print' tech could help identify and track pet dogs

Each dog's nose is as unique as a human fingerprint, says AI and biometrics company iSciLab.

1 November 2022

Tech News

Could your social media videos be exposing you to identity theft?

As the cameras in our devices improve and technology evolves, malicious actors could use our social media clips to steal our biometric data.

27 October 2022