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US Woman Wrongly Imprisoned For 6 Months Due To Faulty Facial Recognition
Angela Lipps from Tennessee was wrongly imprisoned for six months after a facial recognition system falsely linked her to a bank fraud case in North Dakota.
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Google's 'Project Toscana' to Upgrade Face Unlock System on Pixel Phones, Chromebooks: Report
Google is reportedly developing an advanced facial recognition feature codenamed “Project Toscana”. This is said to be available on Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. It is reportedl...
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How ICE Agents Are Using AI-Powered Tools To Track Protesters, Suspects
An official document shows that since spring last year, ICE has relied on an AI-powered system to process information sent to its tip line.
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Delhi Police To Deploy AI-Enabled Smart Glasses For Republic Day Security
For the first time, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with an integrated facial recognition system (FRS) and thermal imaging technology as part of enhanced security measures for Republic Day celebrations.
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DigiYatra Responds After Facial Recognition Mistakes Identical Twins For One Person At Mumbai Airport
One social media user jokingly wrote in the comment section that "Sita and Gita were not included in the training model for this AI."
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NTA To Introduce Live Photo And Facial Biometric Verification For NEET And JEE From 2026
The decision follows a successful proof of concept conducted during NEET-UG 2025, where Aadhaar-based facial authentication was tested at select examination centres in Delhi.
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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
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The $2 Hack Used By Chinese Workers To Outsmart Facial Recognition And Skip Work
Employees at a neighbourhood committee office in China were exposed for using printed face masks to trick a facial recognition attendance system, allowing colleagues to skip work.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
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Facial Recognition System Mounted Along Pahalgam Route Of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims.
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Israeli Technology Helps Delhi Police Solve ₹80 Lakh Robbery Case, 2 Arrested
An Israeli facial recognition system has helped Delhi Police solve a case of robbery at gunpoint, arrest two accused persons, and recover the entire stolen amount of Rs 80 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Sorry, I Didn't Get That': Why AI Misunderstands Some People's Words
Unlike you or me, automatic speech recognition systems are not what researchers call "sympathetic listeners." Instead of trying to understand you by taking in other useful clues like intonation or facial gestures, they simply give up.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
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US Woman Wrongly Imprisoned For 6 Months Due To Faulty Facial Recognition
Angela Lipps from Tennessee was wrongly imprisoned for six months after a facial recognition system falsely linked her to a bank fraud case in North Dakota.
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Google's 'Project Toscana' to Upgrade Face Unlock System on Pixel Phones, Chromebooks: Report
Google is reportedly developing an advanced facial recognition feature codenamed “Project Toscana”. This is said to be available on Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. It is reportedl...
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How ICE Agents Are Using AI-Powered Tools To Track Protesters, Suspects
An official document shows that since spring last year, ICE has relied on an AI-powered system to process information sent to its tip line.
-
Delhi Police To Deploy AI-Enabled Smart Glasses For Republic Day Security
For the first time, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with an integrated facial recognition system (FRS) and thermal imaging technology as part of enhanced security measures for Republic Day celebrations.
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DigiYatra Responds After Facial Recognition Mistakes Identical Twins For One Person At Mumbai Airport
One social media user jokingly wrote in the comment section that "Sita and Gita were not included in the training model for this AI."
-
NTA To Introduce Live Photo And Facial Biometric Verification For NEET And JEE From 2026
The decision follows a successful proof of concept conducted during NEET-UG 2025, where Aadhaar-based facial authentication was tested at select examination centres in Delhi.
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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
-
The $2 Hack Used By Chinese Workers To Outsmart Facial Recognition And Skip Work
Employees at a neighbourhood committee office in China were exposed for using printed face masks to trick a facial recognition attendance system, allowing colleagues to skip work.
-
Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
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Facial Recognition System Mounted Along Pahalgam Route Of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims.
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Israeli Technology Helps Delhi Police Solve ₹80 Lakh Robbery Case, 2 Arrested
An Israeli facial recognition system has helped Delhi Police solve a case of robbery at gunpoint, arrest two accused persons, and recover the entire stolen amount of Rs 80 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.
-
"Sorry, I Didn't Get That': Why AI Misunderstands Some People's Words
Unlike you or me, automatic speech recognition systems are not what researchers call "sympathetic listeners." Instead of trying to understand you by taking in other useful clues like intonation or facial gestures, they simply give up.
-
Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
