Readers discuss the security benefits and drawbacks of passkeys, with some finding them confusing and others championing them as a superior alternative to passwords.
Hong Kong residents aged 11+ who are frequent users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge can use new facial recognition e-channels from June 25, eliminating the need to stop or show ID.
Italy's new decree integrates AI and facial recognition for public safety, allowing real-time prevention and post-crime identification, with human oversight and judicial authorization for sensitive uses like counter-terrorism and finding missing persons.
Italy's new decree aligns with the EU AI Act, integrating AI and facial recognition for public safety, including crime prevention and locating missing persons. The Interior Minister assures it's a support tool, not an automated police force, with human oversight required for decisions impacting rights. Biometric data use is regulated, requiring judicial authorization for real-time prevention and post-crime identification.
A large US Independence Day celebration in Brussels' Cinquantenaire Park is drawing criticism for its scale, security measures including facial recognition, potential environmental harm from fireworks, and timing amid strained US-EU relations.
Robert Dillon is suing Florida police, alleging they used faulty facial recognition technology and concealed evidence when arresting him for attempting to lure a child. The lawsuit claims the AI match was inaccurate and officers failed to pursue exculpatory evidence, leading to his wrongful prosecution.
A fraudulent SMS message claims to be from INSS, warning of a pending proof of life and directing users to a fake website for facial recognition. INSS denies sending such messages and advises beneficiaries to use official channels like Meu INSS or Central 135 for verification.
Robert Dillon is suing Florida law enforcement agencies after being wrongly arrested and prosecuted due to faulty AI facial recognition software. The algorithm identified him with 93% probability, despite him living 300 miles away. The case was dismissed, and Dillon alleges the investigation omitted exculpatory evidence.
Robert Dillon is suing Florida law enforcement agencies after being wrongly arrested and prosecuted due to faulty AI facial recognition. The system identified him with 93% probability, but he lives 300 miles away and has never visited the city. Charges were dropped, and Dillon seeks accountability for the "devastating social stigma" and reputational damage.
Robert Dillon was wrongfully arrested in Florida after a facial recognition system, FACES, provided a 93% match to a suspect. Dillon, living 300 miles away, was arrested, held overnight, and faced significant personal and financial hardship before charges were dropped. A lawsuit has been filed against the involved agencies.
Meta swiftly updates its smart glasses companion app to remove dormant facial recognition code ("Name Tag") after its discovery by Wired, amid privacy concerns and previous controversies surrounding the device.
Code for a facial recognition feature called "NameTag" has been found in Meta's AI app, suggesting the company is exploring its use with smart glasses. While not active, the feature could identify people through the glasses.
A class action lawsuit filed against Amazon alleges its Ring cameras' 'Familiar Faces' feature illegally collects and uses facial recognition data from millions of Americans without adequate consent, violating consumer privacy laws.
Ring faces a lawsuit alleging its 'Familiar Faces' feature collects and stores photos of passersby without consent, potentially creating a biometric database. Plaintiff Charles Sigwalt seeks class action status and $5 million in damages.
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over its Ring doorbell cameras' 'Familiar Faces' feature, which allegedly collects facial recognition data of passersby without consent. The suit claims millions of Americans' data was collected unknowingly.
Amazon's Ring faces a new class-action lawsuit in Seattle alleging privacy violations through its "Familiar Faces" facial recognition feature. Plaintiff Charles Sigwalt claims the technology collects images of passersby without consent, seeking at least $5 million in damages.
A leaked database reveals China's police system integrates high-speed rail data, facial recognition, and mobile payment records to track foreign journalists. The system, tested for the Beijing Winter Olympics, can automatically alert police when a tracked individual enters a jurisdiction.
A cybersecurity researcher accessed a Chinese police dashboard revealing a surveillance system tracking foreign journalists in Beijing with personal data, travel details, and social connections, highlighting China's advanced predictive social control.
Bahia's Public Security Secretariat reports over 1,000 fugitives arrested in 2026 using its facial recognition system. The system identified individuals wanted for crimes including homicide, robbery, and drug trafficking, as well as for child support debt.
A cybersecurity researcher discovered a Chinese police database containing sensitive information on foreign journalists in Beijing, revealing a sophisticated surveillance system that tracks movements, communications, and relationships.
Disney faces a class action lawsuit over its use of facial recognition technology at Disneyland and California Adventure, with plaintiffs alleging inadequate consent and seeking $5 million. The suit questions Disney's data disposal policy.
Live facial recognition technology is being used to fight crime, but raises concerns about surveillance and accuracy.
Several suspects have been arrested after being caught by facial recognition cameras, including a woman wanted for an assault more than 20 years ago.
UK biometrics commissioners warn that AI facial recognition technology is outpacing legislation. With police and retailers expanding its use, critics highlight risks of misidentification, lack of accountability, and potential for malicious misuse of watchlists.
