Facial Recognition

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<p>Among the AI systems that will be banned under the proposed EU legislation are biometric categorisation systems that use sensitive characteristics, such as political, religious, philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, or race.</p>

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Countries are racing to regulate AI with mixed results

The EU aims to join the US and China in introducing legislation that will aim to ban AI systems using biometric categorisations and facial recognition databases. But will the ban be too widespread, endangering useful progess?

<p>Justice Minister Helen McEntee said gardaí must have the technology to access footage as quickly as possible and make sure 'thugs and criminals' responsible for the Dublin riots are brought to justice. File picture: PA</p>

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Helen McEntee to fast-track facial recognition technology in wake of Dublin riots

<p>Micheál Martin: 'I do understand concerns that people have, but I favour the use of facial recognition in very selected, specific circumstances.' Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Tánaiste backs plans for facial recognition technology

Biometric Hardware Firms Display Security Solutions

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Irish Examiner view: EU must not become surveillance state

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Use of facial recognition tech could lead to ‘dystopian surveillance society’

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'It destroys our privacy rights' - Irish group against police using facial recognition

Shannon Airport first in Europe to introduce facial recognition for US flights

Shannon Airport has become the first in Europe to introduce facial recognition technology for US preclearance.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2018

Facebook facial recognition technology facing US lawsuit

Facebook will face a class action lawsuit in the US over its use of facial recognition technology, a federal judge has ruled.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2018

Issues with facial recognition sensors to delay iPhone X

Apple is facing production delays to its top-of-the-line iPhone X due to problems with the 3-D sensor manufacturing process, according to a series of news reports.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2017

Man who fraudulently claimed welfare caught with facial recognition software

A Dublin father-of-three who fraudulently claimed €25,000 in social welfare has been jailed for 18 months.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015