Facial recognition stories

Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

New Zealand’s healthcare relies on unseen digital infrastructure; upgrading IT systems and design could save clinicians time and enhance patient care amid rising demands.

UK company Conflow Power launches solar streetlights with embedded AI, cutting energy use and emissions linked to global AI data centres.

Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian firms invest in digital transformation, yet many face cyber risks and data management challenges amid budget and expertise gaps.

AI face recognition is transforming retail theft investigations by detecting offenders early, tracking suspects, aiding police, and preventing future losses.

HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.

UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.

NEXCOM unveils advanced AI and edge computing hardware for smart retail, agriculture, robotics, and industrial sectors at Embedded World North America 2025.

Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.

Milestone Systems' CEO stresses AI video tech must prioritise transparency and ethics to build public trust amid rapid innovation and regulatory gaps.

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore’s SGD $1bn AI strategy.

Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz to enhance stadium security using facial biometric authentication, improving safety and access worldwide.

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.