Open-Source Facial Recognition Program Tracks Users Across Social Media
A new open-source program for facial recognition allows programmers to identify profiles on social media networks based on names and pictures.
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President of Microsoft Says Facial Recognition Should Be Regulated
Microsoft President Brad Smith argued for a government initiative to create rules for proper use of facial recognition technology, with input from a bipartisan and expert commission.
New IP PTZ Camera with Embedded NVR from Honeywell
Honeywell claims the updates to the Performance Series portfolio can help lower storage costs by nearly 50% through more efficient storage options.
Amazon’s Facial Recognition Software Mismatches 28 Congress Members with Mugshots
Amazon’s Rekognition facial recognition software has been of concern for many organizations nationwide, and early tests assuage nothing.
Walmart Patented Surveillance Technology – Here’s Why It Might Not Work
While Walmart intends to improve employee efficiency, the surveillance technology might have a more negative impact. Read on to learn more.
ACLU Combats Push Towards Facial Recognition in Government
The civil liberties group is concerned with the constitutional legitimacy of such a powerful and new technology as facial recognition.
Fit Factory Control System
Audio Video Intelligence was asked to install a complete control system for a fitness facility, Fit Factory. This included audio, video, temperature, fan and security; all automated and controllable in every room of the facility. The goal of this project was to create a healthy environment that entertained as well as encouraged guests to exercise.
New Mobotix Camera Series Supports ONVIF S and G Profiles
The Mobotix Move line is designed to address the widest range of use cases, including support for H.264, integrated IR light, wide dynamic range and mechanical p/t/z models.
Japanese Artificial Intelligence Set to Infiltrate the World of Surveillance
New artificial intelligence technologies use deep learning systems to identify customers characterized by “suspicious behavior,” and skeptics have valid concerns.
New Wall-Mounted Camera from Pelco
Pelco says it’s new camera is well-suited for crowded areas like banks, hotels, malls, schools and eateries, as well as hospital and clinic waiting rooms.
