facial-recognition

Nine schools in North Ayrshire have paused use of facial recognition technology days after introducing it, following UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) inquiries. The schools wanted pupils to use the system for contactless lunch payments. However,...

Japanese company NEC, which develops facial-recognition systems, has launched one that can identify people even when they are wearing masks. It hones in on parts of the face that are not covered up, such as the...

Microsoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency’s request to install facial recognition technology in officers’ cars and body cameras due to human rights concerns, company President Brad Smith said on Tuesday. Microsoft concluded it...