COMMENTARY: AI Face Recognition Technology is Here to Stay, So Police Oversight is Paramount
(News Tribune, Dec 18, 2025)
The department logged more than 140 facial recognition search requests, according to an internal police spreadsheet obtained by our colleague Chase Rogers.
Amazon Pay Rolls Out Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
(Business Standard, Dec 17, 2025)
The new biometric authentication capability eliminates the need for UPI PIN entry for transactions up to ₹5,000. Early adoption indicators show strong customer preference for the experience, with over 90 per cent of customers choosing biometrics for eligible peer-to-peer UPI transactions.
Transforming Facial Emotion Recognition: Models, Methods, and Data
(Bioengineer, Dec 18, 2025)
Facial emotion recognition stands at the forefront of human-computer interaction and has potential applications in diverse fields such as mental health, marketing, and security.
Hertfordshire Police Chief Defends Facial Recognition Technology After Racial Profiling Concerns
(Hemel Today, Dec 16, 2025)
Chief Con Prophet said: “There’s a huge amount of safeguarding behind it. What’s important here is, I recognise, and the evidence base nationally indicates that some members of our community may feel worried about this, from an infringement on civil liberties.
Biometric eGates to Debut at Birmingham Airport Amid Holiday Rush
(ABC 3340 News, Dec 17, 2025)
This innovation is particularly timely as the TSA recently recorded its busiest day ever, screening over 3.1 million travelers. Local travelers in Birmingham have mixed reactions.
