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Striking the Correct Balance Between AI-Aided Policing and Civil Rights (Irish Examiner, Sep 13, 2025)
Committee members expressed concern at the processing of images of innocent people or of the wrong person being identified via facial recognition technology.
 

Iris ID Biometrics Pass Attack Detection Compliance Test (Security Journals American, Sep 12, 2025)
Passing the Level 1 PAD assessment verifies that Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm is effective at distinguishing between genuine biometrics of a live person and fraudulent attempts using fakes such as photos, videos or masks.
 

Why Payment Firms Are Pushing Biometrics for E-Commerce (American Banker, Sep 12, 2025)
Payment companies are increasingly turning to biometric authentication—such as fingerprint and facial recognition—to strengthen security for e-commerce transactions. Traditional methods like SMS one-time passwords are viewed as vulnerable to fraud tactics including SIM swapping and phishing, while biometrics promise faster and more reliable verification.
 

BIPA Complaints Fall After 2024 Amendment, but Privacy Risks Remain (Lexology, Sep 12, 2025)
Lexology PRO’s analysis of US court dockets reveals that BIPA lawsuit filings have decreased significantly after an amendment limiting damages went into effect last year. However, lawyers noted that other factors are fuelling BIPA’s slowdown.
 

Dubai International Airport Sets a New Standard With Futuristic Border Control Technology, Eliminating the Need for Passports or Boarding Passes (Travel and Tour World, Sep 12, 2025)
This futuristic system, named the ‘red carpet corridor,’ leverages cutting-edge AI technology, biometric cameras, and flight data to seamlessly identify passengers and detect any suspicious luggage.

 

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