U.K. police have experimented with the use of facial recognition technology on live surveillance video in public areas, as seen in this photo. In the U.S., police departments are also embracing the ...

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Facial recognition is a common feature for unlocking smartphones and gaming systems, among other uses. But the technology currently relies upon bulky projectors and lenses, hindering its broader ...

Britons spend large chunks of their lives on camera. The country has up to 6m closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras—one for every 11 people in the country, the third-highest penetration rate in the ...

Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition software for five years, after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that the U.S. drugstore giant’s “reckless use of facial surveillance ...

Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy. By Julie Weed You may not have to fumble with your ...