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Will Deep Learning Transform Biosciences? – Evrim Ağacı
Deep learning (DL) is making waves across multiple fields, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of biosciences. One of the standout triumphs is AlphaFold’s ability to predict protein structures with remarkable precision. As research continues to evolve, this paper by Nicolae Sapoval, Amirali Aghazadeh, and colleagues sheds light on the profound impact and ongoing challenges of DL in the biosciences . Protein structure prediction, for instance, has been a persistent challenge in the field. AlphaFold’s success underscores a significant step forward. DL facilitates the representation of…
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Biometric verification is becoming part of the global health toolkit – Biometric Update
Use cases for biometrics and digital ID in digital healthcare systems continue to proliferate globally. Indonesian healthcare authorities have deployed facial recognition to improve efficiency and prevent identity theft. Kenyan hospitals will soon require biometric verification for patients. And the Philippines has launched an e-health platform as part of its digital transformation campaign. FRT helps fight fraud, reduce lineups in Indonesia In Jakarta, Indonesia, the BPJS Kesehatan – the social security administrator for health – has launched a facial recognition system called FRISTA. In reporting from the Antara news agency,…
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The Inevitability of Biometric Authentication – PaymentsJournal
Fraud has reached epidemic levels, prompting merchants and payments companies to prioritize its reduction. Since biometric identification can help mitigate fraud costs, U.S. consumers are one step closer to scanning their face or fingerprint at the point of sale. In a new report, Are Consumers “Buying” Biometric Identification?, Christopher Miller, Emerging Payments Lead Analyst, and James Wester, Co-Head of Payments at Javelin Strategy & Research, examine the inevitable emergence of biometric authentication and the ramifications for merchants, processors, and consumers. Swimming Upstream After Amazon’s launch of Pay by Palm at…
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