AFR Archives

NIST Reports First Results From Age Estimation Software Evaluation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a report on age estimation software, evaluating six algorithms. The study found no single algorithm significantly outperformed the others. NIST plans to update results every four to six weeks, anticipating improvements due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The study highlights variations in age estimates due to factors like facial expressions and eyeglasses. The evaluation used around 11.5 million photos from various U.S. government sources, emphasizing the need for ongoing testing to keep up with technological advancements.

EDPB Issues Opinion on Facial Recognition at Airports

AFR, AI, EDPB, EU law | June 8, 2024

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an Opinion regarding the use of facial recognition technologies by airport operators and airlines to streamline passenger flow. The Opinion, prompted by a request from the French Data Protection Authority, emphasizes the need for maximum control by individuals over their biometric data due to significant privacy risks. It finds that only storage solutions where biometric data is kept by individuals or encrypted centrally with keys in individuals’ hands are compliant with GDPR principles of data protection by design and security. Less intrusive alternatives should be sought to avoid excessive data processing.

EDPB Issues Opinion on Facial Recognition at Airports Read More »