![Remove face mask at counters for identification purposes - Police Remove face mask at counters for identification purposes - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714954430_tbRusdiMohdIsa.jpg)
Remove face mask at counters for identification purposes - Police
Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said this is to facilitate police investigations for facial recognition for any criminal incident at location involved.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![CES: New AI-powered facial recognition system reads vital signs CES: New AI-powered facial recognition system reads vital signs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705048265_TBNewAIjpg.jpg)
CES: New AI-powered facial recognition system reads vital signs
The innovation can measure three things - pulse rate, oxygen level and respiratory rate from the face.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684891857_CHATGPT.jpg)
EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief
The European Union's AI Act could be the world's first comprehensive legislation governing the technology.
Wed May 24 2023
![Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679998754_FacialRecognition.jpg)
Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech
Seven lawyers said the use of facial recognition against protesters and activists in Moscow likely constitutes human rights violations.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Surveillance nation: India spies on world's largest population Surveillance nation: India spies on world's largest population](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41453539887_CCTV.jpg)
Surveillance nation: India spies on world's largest population
The use of CCTV and facial recognition is increasing in a nationwide roll out to curb crime and identify missing children.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![Can an app identify genetic diseases? Can an app identify genetic diseases?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647047435_FacialRecognition.jpg)
Can an app identify genetic diseases?
The app does this by identifying signs and symptoms left by the disease on the face of a child.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634780420_BRITAIN.jpg)
Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools
Some British schools are announcing that they will use facial recognition technology for the payment of pupils' canteen meals.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![China's Tencent turns to facial recognition to snag late-night child gamers China's Tencent turns to facial recognition to snag late-night child gamers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625736855_TENCENT.jpg)
China's Tencent turns to facial recognition to snag late-night child gamers
China bans people under 18 from playing online games between 10pm and 8am.
Thu Jul 08 2021
![Analysis - 'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia Analysis - 'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625479627_CHINA.jpg)
Analysis - 'Racist' facial recognition sparks ethical concerns in Russia
The rise of facial recognition is accompanied by a growing chorus of concern about unethical uses of the technology.
Mon Jul 05 2021
![Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608187906_ALIBABA.jpg)
Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report
The report comes as human rights groups accuse China of forcing over 1 million Muslim Uighurs into labour camps.
Thu Dec 17 2020
![Suspect in robbery, murder of former Mardi director identified based on facial recognition Suspect in robbery, murder of former Mardi director identified based on facial recognition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606746026_KetuaPolisKualaLu.jpg)
Suspect in robbery, murder of former Mardi director identified based on facial recognition
Police said the victim's wife who was at the scene recognised the suspect's face, thus facilitating the police investigation.
Mon Nov 30 2020
![Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603681015_dubai.jpg)
Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport
The emirate already operates a biometric system using facial recognition at its international airport.
Mon Oct 26 2020
![Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600401114_INDIA.jpg)
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
A tablet attached to Mitra's chest allows patients to see loved ones, as well as medical staff unable to access the wards.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![CENTEXS pusat latihan teknologi 5G pertama di Malaysia CENTEXS pusat latihan teknologi 5G pertama di Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597309601_centexssarawak.jpg)
CENTEXS pusat latihan teknologi 5G pertama di Malaysia
Sarawak bakal memiliki Pusat Latihan Teknologi 5G pertama di Malaysia dan ia melibatkan kursus relevan bagi membangunkan pengaturcaraan (Programming) di Pusat Kecemerlangan Teknikal Sarawak (CENTEXS).
Thu Aug 13 2020
![IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591671060_IBM.jpg)
IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform
The company says it opposes any use of such technology for purposes of mass surveillance and racial profiling
Tue Jun 09 2020