DETROIT - Technological advancements have been witnessed greatly in the world due to various discoveries and developed knowledge in the field of science and technology. People spend a lot of time updating individual information about themselves on social media accounts. The privacy of the installed data online is a great concern to many. Technology has
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying it worries that the technology is being used to promote discrimination and racial injustice. "IBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of
SAN FRANCISCO - In the age of the coronavirus, face masks have become a part of normal life. They're a safety requirement in many places, and for some people, a fashion statement. But for facial recognition technology, they pose a major challenge. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended wearing face coverings to help fight the
LAS VEGAS - Konami Gaming, a slot machine maker, wants to weave facial recognition into its one-armed bandits. During a visit to its Las Vegas headquarters to hear more about its plans, I quickly discovered what the world would be like if facial recognition is everywhere. "Hello, Alfred," said a measured, robotic voice, startling me. It
LANSING - A bill from Rep. Isaac Robinson introduced Wednesday would create a five-year moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. HB 4810, which was sent to the House Judiciary Committee, would prevent the use of facial recognition software to obtain warrants or otherwise enforce the law. "Research has already shown that
BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that will enhance many smart camera applications, including facial recognition for security and augmented reality. Light Invariant Video Imaging (LIVI) software technology will significantly improve picture clarity in sub-optimal lighting and enhance object recognition. LIVI increases camera functionality eliminating the effects
