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NIST facial recognition evaluations showcase accuracy gains, new developers – Biometric Update
Asian biometrics developers continue to join the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) facial recognition tests, with three new companies contributing algorithms to the latest evaluations. Both the 1:1 Verification and 1:N Identification tracks of the Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) were updated with new reports on July 3. The reports show continued improvement in match rates overall, and the top performers are mostly the same as in other recent editions of the reports. A relative newcomer in the top of the 1:1 Verification leaderboard is Dubai developer…
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San Antonio-area supermarket unveils ammunition vending machine – San Antonio Current
The machine uses ID verification and facial recognition technology to ensure the buyer is at least 21-years-old, according to its manufacturer. Shutterstock / Sophon Nawit” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Shutterstock / Sophon Nawit The machine uses ID verification and facial recognition technology to ensure the buyer is at least 21-years-old, according to its manufacturer. Shoppers at one San Antonio-area grocery store can now buy ammunition next time they pick up a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk or a six-pack of beer. Earlier this week, Lowe’s Market…
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Omnigarde Excels in NIST Face Recognition Vendor 1:1 Verification Test with New AI Software – EIN News
The top 30 most accurate developers in the NIST FRVT 1:1 verification test as of 7/3/2024 Omnigarde new AI face recognition software reduced the average error rate by 25% compared with the last version and more than 90% when compared with 2021’s first version Omnigarde’s new AI software has achieved a top-3 ranking among US-based companies and a top-15 ranking globally in the NIST FRVT 1:1 benchmark. Omnigarde AI face recognition 1:1 software 004’s success underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of biometric identification” — Dr.…
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Top 2.2K+ startups in Facial Recognition Software – Tracxn
Provider of AI & web-based spends and purchase order management applications. Its offering includes supplier management, procurement management, facial recognition, ordering processing, document processers, fax servers, digital documentation, and host access tools. It uses NLP, computer vision, and cognitive computing technologies. It also offers services such as consulting, technical support, and events.
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Bullet vending machine uses IDScan.net face biometrics for age verification – Biometric Update
If you thought age verification measures for pornography were controversial, American Rounds would like you to hold its beer. The company has caused a stir with its automated vending machines for ammunition, which it places in grocery stores to make ammo more available to the public. American Rounds kiosks offer ammunition for rifles, handguns and shotguns, for what it calls “safe, affordable and available ammunition sales.” The company argues that its ammo kiosks are safer than standard gun sales practices, because ammunition is locked inside the machine and can only…
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Why the newest LLMs use a MoE (Mixture of Experts) architecture – DataScienceCentral.com – Data Science Central
Specialization made necessary A hospital is overcrowded with experts and doctors each with their own specializations, solving unique problems. Surgeons, cardiologists, pediatricians—experts of all kinds join hands to provide care, often collaborating to get the patients the care they need. We can do the same with AI. Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture in artificial intelligence is defined as a mix or blend of different “expert” models working together to deal with or respond to complex data inputs. When it comes to AI, every expert in an MoE model specializes in…
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