Passkeys Are Not Immune: New Research Highlights Critical Vulnerability
A recent investigation by Proofpoint security researchers has revealed a serious vulnerability in passkey-based authentication systems, raising concerns over their current level of protection...
Meta’s New Wristband Can Translates Hand Gestures into Digital Commands
Meta researchers have introduced a wrist-worn device that could reshape how users interact with digital technology—by allowing control of phones, computers, and other connected...
UK to Pilot AI-Based Facial Analysis for Asylum Age Assessments
UK border authorities are preparing to test a new AI-driven tool designed to estimate the age of asylum seekers, particularly in cases where individuals...
Beyond Cameras: Wi-Fi-Based Biometrics Achieve 95% Accuracy
A research team from La Sapienza University in Rome has demonstrated a method for identifying individuals using nothing more than the way their bodies...
Live Facial Recognition to Be Deployed at a Large Public Event...
This year’s Notting Hill Carnival in London will see the introduction of live facial recognition (LFR) technology as part of a broader effort by...
Critical Security Gaps Discovered in EU Border Surveillance System
A key European security database used to monitor border crossings and identify persons of interest has been found to contain serious technical and cybersecurity...
Biometric Eye-Scanning Tech Combats AI Fraud
A new biometric verification technology that uses eye-scanning hardware to verify human identity is rolling out across the United Kingdom this week. The system,...
Smart Textiles Use Sound in Breakthrough Wearable Tech
A new development in wearable technology may redefine what it means for clothing to be “smart”—and it does so without electronics. Researchers at ETH...
Facial Recognition in Action: Police Uses AI to Apprehend Sex Offender
A recent police operation in London has demonstrated the real-world capabilities of live facial recognition technology. In a high-profile case, law enforcement identified and...
Police Under Scrutiny for Secretive Use of Live Facial Recognition Surveillance
A growing controversy has emerged over the New Orleans Police Department's use of facial recognition technology, following revelations that officers secretly leveraged live surveillance...
23andMe Genetic Data Acquired by Pharmaceutical Company
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to acquire the genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, with a clear focus on leveraging its vast DNA...
AI-Powered Facial Recognition Helps Track Down Fugitive Child Predator After 28...
A decades-old manhunt came to a dramatic conclusion thanks to artificial intelligence, as facial recognition technology helped UK authorities locate and arrest one of...
The Dark Side of Biometrics: Navigating Emerging Security Threats
Biometric recognition technology is becoming increasingly widespread as a trusted method for verifying identities, enhancing security, and streamlining processes such as logging into devices...
Open-Source Genetic Database Shuts Down Amid Growing Concerns of Misuse
OpenSNP, a pioneering open-source platform that allowed individuals to share their consumer DNA test results for scientific research, is set to close its doors...
It’s Starting: This Country Moves to Curb AI Misuse with Strict...
Spain has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated content, particularly focusing on the growing concern of...
LG Gives Whole New Meaning to the Term “AI Assistant”
At the LG World Premiere event in Las Vegas on January 6th, 2025, the company’s CEO William Cho introduced a groundbreaking vision for the...
Could a Selfie Be the Key to Stopping Business Fraud?
In an age where cyber fraud continues to evolve, Inkan.link, a deep tech company based in Europe, has unveiled an innovative solution to combat...
China Introduces Facial Recognition Police Robots Equipped with Tear Gas
Stepping towards integrating robotics into law enforcement, Chinese authorities have begun testing an autonomous spherical robot, the RT-G, developed by the local robotics company...
Vulnerabilities Found in Grayscale AI Image Recognition
A recent study from researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) reveals a critical oversight in modern artificial intelligence (AI) image...
Coping with the Challenges of Bypassing Inspection at Airports – Technologies,...
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Airport inspection is an essential component in ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. This process is designed to identify and...
Advancements in AI Emotion Recognition
Researchers are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to better quantify human emotions, leveraging both traditional psychological techniques and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) methods. The...
Smartwatches Can Be Easily Hacked, Risking Personal Information
In recent years, smartwatches have become more common. Useful for athletes who want to track their achievements, patients who want to track their health,...
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