Indian Airports, Train Stations To Get Facial Recognition
Indian airports and train stations are being equipped with facial recognition technology software systems to search through databases of pictures and recognize faces in real time. Manufactured in both global and domestic firms, the FRT seeks to achieve better identification of criminals, law enforcement use at railway stations, passenger check-ins, among others. "The consent of the user is taken before the biometrics are captured", an AAI… read-more
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Courtesy: The Indian Express
COVID-19 Vaccine Facilities Test Aadhaar-Based Facial Authentication In Jharkhand
Jharkhand has tested Aadhar based facial authentication for over 12,000 people at Covid-19 vaccination centres across the state. The contactless facial scan is being tested by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and all vaccinators have received training for using the feature. "This feature can be used to overcome the challenges caused by fading thumbprints and iris scans," said KK Soan, Jharkhand Health Secretary.
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Courtesy: The Indian Express