Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints In a world where our smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, the fingerprint sensor has become one of the most popular methods of unlocking our devices. This technology offers convenience, security, and ease of use. However, what if you suddenly find yourself unable… Continue reading Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
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Google Is Piloting Face Recognition for Office Security
Google Is Piloting Face Recognition for Office Security In a move to enhance workplace security, Google has announced that it is piloting a new face recognition system for office access control. The technology, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, aims to provide a seamless and convenient way to verify employee identities while ensuring the safety… Continue reading Google Is Piloting Face Recognition for Office Security
4 steps founders can take today to improve team recognition tomorrow
If you’re a founder, recognizing your team members can be a key factor in keeping productivity, loyalty, and morale high. Developing a culture of appreciation is important, but it can be hard to know where to start. Here are four steps founders can take today to improve team recognition tomorrow. 1. Establish goals and milestones.… Continue reading 4 steps founders can take today to improve team recognition tomorrow
Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
In the age of technology-driven convenience, big tech has seemingly made it easier to quickly and accurately identify innocent individuals. However, a recent case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for technology to fail and wreak havoc on the lives of innocent people. In July 2020, Clarice Sanches, a 30-year-old pregnant woman in… Continue reading Innocent pregnant woman jailed amid faulty facial recognition trend
Meta releases open source AI audio tools, AudioCraft
As artificial intelligence continues to power through advanced research, usage, and implementation, the tech is starting to spread into areas previously untapped by AI—specifically, audio processing. Meta, the innovative information-processing AI platform, today announced the launch of AudioCraft, an open-source library of tools designed to simplify the development and implementation of speech recognition and audio… Continue reading Meta releases open source AI audio tools, AudioCraft
Android malware steals user credentials using optical character recognition
Android malware is one of the most insidious types of security threats out there, as it can access your data and steal your credentials without you ever being aware. One of the latest methods used by malware creators is optical character recognition (OCR), which is capable of stealing your credentials without you having to do… Continue reading Android malware steals user credentials using optical character recognition
Windows 11 apps that can tell when you’re sat in front of your laptop are being reined in by Microsoft
With the onset of the digital era, apps that can tell when you’re sat in front of your laptop have become increasingly popular. Microsoft has taken steps to reign in such apps, in light of user privacy and security concerns. In an effort to protect users, and create a safer experience for its customers, Microsoft… Continue reading Windows 11 apps that can tell when you’re sat in front of your laptop are being reined in by Microsoft
Cops Used Creepy Clearview AI a Million Times, CEO Says
In a stunning revelation, the CEO of Clearview AI has admitted that law enforcement has used the company’s facial recognition database a staggering one million times since 2019. This confirmation from CEO Hoan Ton-That comes on the heels of numerous reports that the technology is used by police departments across the country, sparking a public… Continue reading Cops Used Creepy Clearview AI a Million Times, CEO Says
Iran to use facial recognition to identify women without hijabs
In recent years, the hijab has become a point of contention between the public and the Iranian government as the country continues to crack down on those who fail to follow its strict dress code. But the country has just taken a new and extreme step in order to enforce its law – it will… Continue reading Iran to use facial recognition to identify women without hijabs
Attorney says facial recognition got her kicked out of a Rockettes show
On Tuesday night, one New York attorney had an experience she won’t soon forget – she was kicked out of a Rockettes show at Radio City Music Hall after facial recognition technology identified her as a customer who had previously received a refund. The attorney, Elizabeth Reiko Tully, posted about the bizarre incident on Twitter,… Continue reading Attorney says facial recognition got her kicked out of a Rockettes show