Tag: Recognition
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
Callers to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be able to use their voice as a password in a bid to speed up calls, a government minister has announced [...]
For American Jews, Biden’s Speech on Antisemitism Offers Recognition and Healing
While his message resonated with many Jewish leaders, the president’s remarks drew criticism from Republicans and supporters of Palestinians on the le [...]
Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to add language to the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that would halt expansion of [...]
Nigeria’s NITDA advocates AI integration in payments for global recognition
In a bid for greater global recognition and domestic use of the Nigeria Payments System, the director-general (DG) of the National Information Technol [...]
US surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI wins GDPR appeal in UK court
U.S. surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI has won a court appeal in the United Kingdom after being accused of alleged infractions rel [...]
Bitcoin gains legal recognition as digital currency in Shanghai China
The Shanghai Second Intermediate People's Court in China has reportedly recognized Bitcoin as a unique and non-replicable digital asset while acknowl [...]
Warning over using face recognition to catch shoplifters
Campaigners say a reported crackdown on theft from shops is "dangerously authoritarian".
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Nuclear test medal: UK veterans to receive recognition after years-long campaign
Around 22,000 people are eligible for a medal to be issued 70 years after the first atomic tests.
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Jefferson-Morgan receives national recognition for hosting foreign exchange student | Local News
Jefferson-Morgan High School has received national recognition for excellence in global education.The high school, which host [...]
GMB union writes to tribunal for Amazon recognition in pay row
The trade union is writing to the Central Arbitration Committee to request legal recognition.
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EU draft AI Act updated with public facial recognition ban
Lawmakers in the European Union have forwarded their measures for artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, to the next phase after concluding a [...]
A Retired Prosecutor’s Quest for Recognition
Stephanie Wright discovered that her name was omitted from a history book. She fought to get it put back.
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DAO gets legal recognition in the US as Utah DAO Act passes
The Utah State Legislature passed Act HB 357, the Utah Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Act (Utah DAO Act).This new law provides legal recogniti [...]
Sunak challenged by SNP on Scottish Gender Recognition Bill
SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn said Scotland is returning to "direct rule" from Westminster, in a question on the UK government's decision to in [...]
Mark Drakeford backs Scottish gender recognition move
First minister says Wales will seek powers to make it easier for people to change legal gender.
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