A new short film from the Campaign Against Killer Robots warns of a future where weaponised flying drones target and assassinate certain members of the public, using facial recognition technology to identify them. Is this ...
Robotics
Nov 28, 2017
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Fingerprint scanners are all the rage, yet new research shows that this is just the beginning of biometric identification.
Computer Sciences
Jul 11, 2017
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Germany will start testing facial recognition software at a Berlin train station this summer which could help police identify and locate terror suspects more quickly, a minister said Saturday.
Security
Jun 10, 2017
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Surveillance may be a dirty word when it comes to domestic politics, but understanding what interests the consumer and how technology may provide insights is a legitimate concern of retailers. Exactly which technologies yield ...
Economics & Business
Mar 22, 2017
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The things that make human beings unique - fingerprints, irises, facial features - have become the preferred way to sign onto banking accounts online or other sensitive websites, the newest solution to the problem of hackable ...
Security
Mar 3, 2017
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If you've watched any sort of spy thriller or action film over the last few years – think Jason Bourne or Mission: Impossible – the chances are you've seen facial recognition software in action. These movie scenes often ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 14, 2016
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New technology detects and tracks you from the second you arrive at the airport until you're out of the arrivals hall at your destination.
Engineering
Feb 19, 2016
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"Look, it has a tiny face on it!"
Space Exploration
Jul 29, 2015
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Was that a catbird or a mockingbird you just saw? The answer is now just a smartphone tap away. Birdsnap—a new app developed with the help of a University of Maryland computer scientist—can identify birds from photos, ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 18, 2014
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Who is that stranger in your social media photo? A click on the face reveals the name in seconds, almost as soon as you can identify your best friend. While that handy app is not quite ready for your smart phone, researchers ...
Computer Sciences
Jun 4, 2014
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