Facial recognition news stories

BAXE has partnered with IDEMIA and Haventec to launch the first decentralised blockchain ecosystem using a facial authentication solution for identity verification in Australia.

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and ‘interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals’.

We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.

Australian facial biometrics and analytics organisation Vix Vizion has responded to user feedback and released an improved user interface.  

There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.

The solution manages workforce needs for public events, plus supports contactless clock on and contact tracing.

The facial recognition reader scans users’ faces to identify them before providing access.

Vix Vizion’s Australian-owned Imagus Facial Recognition Software has been approved as an officially recognised solution, and placed on the government's website for licensed premises and systems integrators to contact.

However, the biometrics market is expected to regain momentum with alternatives already beginning to find their feet.

Nowadays, access control can be combined with video and alarm systems, which can, in turn, link up with licence plate recognition, audio and facial solutions.

Half of Australians believe their privacy is being invaded by the tech, and two-thirds think they should be able to opt out of databases using it.

The device can scan a large crowd and automatically raise an alert if a person with an elevated temperature is found.

Top-line cameras now have computing chips inbuilt, which allow them to perform high-level tasks such as self-learning video analytics and advanced functionality across multiple sensors, such as blocking part of a view to maintain privacy.

Infineon says the technology, which uses the REAL3 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, features an easy-to-design integration for smartphone manufacturers. 

GlobalData reports that the global computer vision market will continue to head upwards, even in the face of fears around facial recognition.

The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.

These digital experience trends fall within two broad categories – how digital technology is experienced and how digital experiences will be built.

“Willingness to engage with digital technology will become a key factor in determining any IT system’s ability to successfully deliver business outcomes."

More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham says she is deeply concerned about the rollout of LFR.

The New Zealand Community Trust is using facial recognition tech to help problem gamblers exclude themselves from gambling rooms.

We’re now at the point where technology doesn’t even need an entire image of someone to identify them.