AI company OpenAI will also start producing physical devices next year
OpenAI plans to launch smart speakers with cameras and facial recognition technology by 2027.
Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms
The Metropolitan police in the UK will begin a pilot program utilizing facial recognition technology for identity checks, supported by Mayor Sadiq Khan amidst concerns from critics.
Police Arrests Man from Home Due to Error in Facial Recognition Software
British authorities arrested a man due to a facial recognition software error linking him to a crime he had never visited.
Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance
The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.
Facial recognition error prompts police to arrest Asian man for burglary 100 miles away
A man was arrested in Southampton due to a misidentification by facial recognition technology, which confused him with a burglary suspect from Milton Keynes.
Court allows the return of controversial face detection at Prague airport
The Czech court has permitted the reintroduction of contentious facial recognition technology at Prague airport.
Facial recognition system identifies fugitive using false name and armed in Capelinha
A fugitive was arrested in Capelinha after being identified by a facial recognition system used by the military police, who found him armed with stolen weapons.
Did you see? Accident with rural workers, collaborator goes viral for gesture at school, and polylaminina for the first time in MA
The article summarizes key news from G1 Maranhão, including the arrest of fugitives using facial recognition during Carnaval.
Missing Tourist at Salvador Carnival Found Through Facial Recognition
A tourist who went missing during the Salvador Carnival was located early on Monday through the Bahia State Public Security facial recognition system.
Police using drones to catch phone thieves
The Metropolitan Police in London have arrested over 200 individuals in a recent crackdown on phone theft, employing advanced technologies like drones and facial recognition to aid their efforts.
Meta will integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses
Meta plans to add facial recognition technology to its smart glasses, a move that raises privacy concerns.
Facial recognition system helps apprehend fugitives during Carnival in MA
A facial recognition system effectively identified and led to the arrest of three fugitives during the Carnival celebrations in São LuÃs, Maranhão, Brazil.
Meta wants to name everyone you cross on the street
Meta is planning to reintroduce facial recognition technology via smart glasses, enabling users to identify people and access information about them.
Carnival 2026: Eight Cities in the Campinas Region Adopt Facial Recognition to Enhance Security
Eight municipalities in the Campinas region of Brazil will implement facial recognition technology to improve security during the 2026 Carnival.
City Hall investigates denied access in facial recognition system after suspected sabotage of official vehicle in MG
The mayor of Cássia, Brazil, is investigating unauthorized access attempts in the facial recognition system following suspected sabotage of the brakes on his official vehicle.
Suspect of killing gym owner arrested after being identified by cameras in Bahia
A woman suspected of murdering gym owner Edmárcio Azevedo de Jesus was arrested after being recognized by facial recognition cameras in Bahia, Brazil.
Facial recognition: ICE agents use app to scan US citizens and immigrants
ICE agents are using a facial recognition app to scan individuals' immigration status, raising civil rights concerns.
Vehicles from the 26th BPM in Petrópolis receive cameras with facial recognition and plate reading
Police vehicles in Petrópolis have been upgraded with advanced cameras for facial recognition and automatic license plate reading as part of a modernization effort.
Discord announces facial recognition to enhance security for teenagers on the platform
Discord is implementing new facial recognition security measures to better protect teenage users worldwide starting in March.
The new laws that would impact supermarkets in New York and recent updates in February 2026
New legislation addressing biometric data collection and surveillance practices in New York supermarkets is being introduced in response to the use of facial recognition technology by retailers.
FACIAL OF THE WEEK ⟩ Recognition for the researcher of the future of the Estonian language
Linguist and emeritus professor Helle Metslang received a national research award for her studies on how the future is expressed in the Estonian language, highlighting its evolving grammatical category.
Gov.br account: how to increase the level to 'silver' or 'gold'
The gov.br account allows access to digital government services and can be upgraded from 'bronze' to 'silver' or 'gold' levels through enhanced security measures, including facial recognition.
New Bus Fleet Has Facial Recognition Cameras in Cuiabá
A new fleet of 41 buses equipped with facial recognition cameras has been launched in Cuiabá to enhance public transportation and combat crime.
Fugitive for vulnerable rape arrested after being recognized by cameras at the bus station in Curitiba
A man wanted for the crime of vulnerable rape was arrested in Curitiba after being identified by facial recognition technology at the bus station.
Sainsbury's shopper feels like a 'criminal' after being mistaken for offender
A Sainsbury's shopper was wrongfully ejected from the store due to a facial recognition system mistaking him for a flagged offender, leading to criticism of the supermarket's use of such technology.
London man angry at ‘Orwellian’ incident in supermarket using facial recognition tech
A London man was forced to leave a supermarket after being misidentified by facial recognition technology, which he described as an 'Orwellian' experience.
Ruling made in Bunnings' three-year fight to use AI to scan customer faces
Bunnings has been granted the right to use AI facial recognition technology for crime prevention, as the tribunal ruled it did not violate privacy laws, although it could improve customer notification about data collection.
Bunnings given green light to use facial recognition tech on customers to combat crime
Bunnings has been authorized to implement facial recognition technology on shoppers to deter crime, despite previous privacy concerns.
Police recover stolen bicycle in Cabo Frio with help from drones and facial recognition
The Civil Police used drones and facial recognition technology to identify the thief and recover a stolen bicycle belonging to a municipal worker in Cabo Frio.
Facial recognition is ready at almost all Superliga stadiums
All but one of the Superliga clubs in Denmark have implemented facial recognition technology at their stadiums to combat football violence ahead of the spring season.
ICE USA IA, network monitoring and facial recognition to track targets
The article discusses the use of artificial intelligence, network monitoring, and facial recognition by ICE agents in the USA to track individuals, exemplified by an encounter in Minnesota.
Australian teenagers bypass social media blocks: 'It’s very easy to cheat'
Australian teenagers are finding it easy to circumvent social media blockages by using fake birthdates and clever tricks to pass facial recognition tests.
Footprints, retina and DNA of tourists: Big Brother at the US borders
The article discusses the new procedures at U.S. airports where travelers are subject to facial recognition, biometric scans, and continuous data flow for enhanced security measures.
Meta earns a fortune from scams and complains about European Union regulations
In a bizarre interview, Meta's public policy director claims the company's facial recognition technology is meant to identify and remove scams using images of public figures, although it appears to have overlooked President Nawrocki, whose image is frequently exploited in Facebook scams.