Rwanda Opens Contract Bids for Modular Biometrics Authentication System
(Identity Week, Apr 17, 2025)
A tender is being advertised to procure an automated Multimodal and Modular Biometrics Authentication System in Rwanda, under the plan name, issued by the Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project. The project will receive bids until 7th May 2025 at 10:00 Local Time. The government is seeking a contractor to develop the foundational, modular biometric infrastructure for the Umucyo e-Procurement system.
CET: Facial Recognition App Identifies Impersonator, Probe Ordered
(The Hindu, Apr 17, 2025)
A candidate who attempted to appear for the CET-2025 exam at the last minute was identified as an impersonator through a QR code-based facial recognition app on Thursday. The incident took place at the Silver Valley Public PU College exam center in Malleswaram, and authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident.
Banks, Utility Companies Work to Prevent Scammers from Stealing Customers' Faces, Creating Accounts
(ABC 7 Chicago, Apr 17, 2025)
The technology is designed to protect consumers. Now, thieves are using artificial intelligence to fake consumers' faces. But companies are working to fight that "face fraud."
How AI is Using Facial Recognition to Help Bring Lost Pets Home
(CBS News, Apr 17, 2025)
A key advantage of the system is its ability to recognize pets even when their appearance changes dramatically after getting lost. The database also pulls lost pet reports from social media posts to increase the odds of a successful match.
Amadeus Launches Free Flow Biometric Technology to Transform Passenger Experience at Global Airports
(Travel and Tour World, Apr 18, 2025)
Product Management Director at Amadeus, emphasized that Free Flow represents a transformative leap in border control and airport efficiency, with the potential to eliminate bottlenecks, queues, and outdated infrastructure. “Our goal is to make air travel frictionless,” he said. “Passengers should feel like they’re flowing through the airport, not being stopped at every turn.”
