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Facial Recognition

Artificial Intelligence

Absa Launches Facial Recognition Tech in South Africa

Luis Monzon -
Absa, one of South Africa's largest banks and a pan-African lender, has officially launched facial recognition technology in its Android and iOS apps, which some users will need to utilize to authenticate certain transactions through facial scans. "Technology is leaping...
Enterprise IT

Why Facial Verification Is Key to Ending Facial Biometric Software Bias

Jenna Delport -
As the global need for inclusive biometric security in facial identification increases, developers need not overlook the burden of a non-biased solution. Teki Akuetteh Falconer, from the African Digital Rights' Hub, says racial profiling is a major concern in terms...
Artificial Intelligence

Amazon defends facial recognition tool

Neo Sesinye -
As with many new technologies, there's currently a lot of speculation surrounding the application of facial recognition capabilities, such as Amazon Rekognition. The e-Commerce platform, has defended its facial-recognition tool, Rekognition, against claims of racial and gender bias, following a study published by...
Cybersecurity

Uganda’s border-crossing gets fast-tracked with Gemalto

Neo Sesinye -
Gemalto together with local partner SCINTL, has been awarded the contract for the supply of a Border Management System (BMS) including airport self-service eKiosks at Entebbe creating a faster and more convenient border-crossing experience for travelers and strengthening homeland security. The said...
Southern Africa

Surveillance evolves as cameras get a brain

Danielle Kruger -
Advanced new facial recognition technology is giving ordinary surveillance systems the ability to learn, analyse what cameras see, conduct market research and even proactively mitigate risk. Video Surveillance systems are an important step towards enhanced security, but they have certain...
Cybersecurity

All eyes on human trafficking with visible public CCTV surveillance

Danielle Kruger -
With a recent wave of highly publicised attempted child snatchings, panic levels in South Africa are at an all-time high. Human trafficking is a terrifying global problem that goes beyond gender, race and socio-economic circumstances. It can happen anywhere,...
Top Stories

AxxonSoft addresses human trafficking with Deep Learning facial recognition and forensic search

Staff Writer -
The subject of human trafficking is a gloomy topic to discuss as it is a dire problem that the world continues to face. This rampant global issue often more so than not, displaces children and teenagers, threatening their wellbeing...
General

Facial recognition: When cutting-edge tech becomes a subject for philosophical, societal and legal debate

Staff Writer -
These days, there is much controversy regarding facial recognition technology, widely explored by the media, both online and in print. As a supplier of biometric technology such as facial recognition, it is essential to remember that everything depends on...
Retail

Digital retail a double-edged sword

Staff Writer -
South African retailers have long lagged their counterparts in the U.S. and Europe in terms of embracing new digital channels to improve business operations and marketing. However, they are now moving to catch up amid an increasingly competitive environment...
FinTech

PayToo SmileandPay, a payment solution that uses facial recognition launched

Staff Writer -
PayToo Merchant Services Corp. unveiled a new mobile payment solution that uses facial recognition. PayToo SmileandPay is the newest technology incorporating QR Code features and facial recognition to verify payment. It replaces the need to remember passwords and aims...
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