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UAE Tests Facial Recognition Technology to Modernise ID Process
(The National News, Apr 16, 2025)
Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention and Minister of State for FNC Affairs, outlined the work to harness biometrics – such as fingerprint and facial recognition technology – as an advanced identification measure for UAE residents, in support of a nationwide digital-first strategy.

Biometric Technology Set to Revolutionise the Global Aviation Industry and the Way We Travel
(Daily Telegraph, Apr 17, 2025)
Air travel is set for the biggest change in 50 years. See what's planned and what it means for Australians.

‘Cannot Exchange Your Eyeballs’: Flagler County Jail Adds Iris Scanning Technology
(Click Orlando, Apr 16, 2025)
Flagler County jail Operations Commander Lou Miceli said iris scanning is more accurate, detailed and reliable than fingerprint identification and even facial recognition.

[Video] Gillette Stadium Will Use New Facial Recognition Technology
(CBS News, Apr 16, 2025)
The developers of the app say it will be the first time the technology will be used at a combined sports and entertainment venue.

‘Fuzzy Logic’ Encryption Offers a Path to Safer, Easier Authentication
(SEMAFOR, Apr 16, 2025)
Srivastava and co-founder Dr. Charles Herder figured out a way to authenticate internet users without the need to store security credentials at all with a new method of encryption that uses a concept often called “fuzzy logic,” which enables biometric data like fingerprints and face scans to be used for authentication without exposing any sensitive information.
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