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Niagara County Sheriff Implements Iris Biometric Technology in Patrol Vehicles

Raj Desai04 mins

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has integrated iris biometric technology, facilitating real-time identification capability in patrol vehicles. The IRIS system, supplied by BI2 Technologies, allows deputies to access a comprehensive database of suspects, reducing misidentification risks. The technology captures unique iris characteristics, supporting community safety and efficient law enforcement operations. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office…

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Nigeria Launches Contactless Biometric Passport App for Citizens Abroad

Sofia Mendez04 mins

Nigeria’s biometric passport app, launching in the UK, Italy, and the US on November 15, will utilize contactless biometric technology to improve passport renewal for citizens abroad. This follows its successful introduction in Canada. The app employs remote face and fingerprint capture, aiming to streamline services and enhance data security cooperation. Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi…

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NeurIPS 2024: Addressing Biometric Security, Bias, and Transparency Challenges

Sofia Mendez06 mins

At NeurIPS 2024, research at the Safe Generative AI Workshop will focus on advancing biometric security, bias mitigation, and model interpretability. Key studies discuss new frameworks for AI interpretation, vulnerabilities in biometrics to adversarial attacks, and the impact of regional bias in facial recognition systems, underscoring critical issues in technology deployment. At NeurIPS 2024, the…

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