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Microsoft Removes Facial Recognition Database From Internet
June 06, 2019

Microsoft has reportedly removed from the internet a database of 10 million faces which it had been using to train facial recognition systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Agency Says FBI’s Facial Recognition Tech Falls Short
June 04, 2019

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) and members of congress say the FBI’s use of facial recognition technology isn’t private or accurate enough, according to a report by VentureBeat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Shareholders Defend Facial Recognition Tech
May 22, 2019

At a meeting on Wednesday (May 22), Amazon Shareholders shot down two proposals to monitor and curb the eCommerce giant’s facial recognition service, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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San Francisco Facial Recognition Tech Ban Wins Support
May 15, 2019

Officials in San Francisco voted Tuesday (May 14) to ban the use of facial recognition technology by city workers in an 8 to 1 vote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Iris-Reading USB Device Marketed As Unhackable Is Hacked
May 10, 2019

The eyeDisk, a USB flash drive that claims to be unhackable, has been hacked by a U.K.-based cybersecurity firm called Pen Test Partners, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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San Francisco May Be First City To Ban Facial Recognition
April 16, 2019

The city of San Francisco moved a little closer to banning facial recognition software after adding amendments to the Stop Secret Surveillance ordinance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Two Lawmakers Float First Facial Recognition Privacy Bill
March 15, 2019

With facial recognition growing in popularity and uses showing up everywhere from the airport to retailers, two U.S. senators introduced legislation that would prevent businesses from collecting and using facial recognition data without the consent of consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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China Tests Facial Recognition Subway Payments
March 13, 2019

A subway operator in Shenzhen, China is testing facial recognition software, powered by a 5G network, to pay for entry, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Eye Scanning Tech Using Blockchain To ID Patients Is Ready For Trials
February 01, 2019

A healthcare firm and a biometric company have teamed up to test iris-recognition software for applications involving patient identification in the healthcare field, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...