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Demographic Effects Across 158 Facial Recognition Systems

This report examines 158 combinations of acquisition systems and matching algorithms to better understand demographic effects on mated similarity scores.

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2022 Biometric Technology Rally Results

The 2022 Biometric Technology Rally focused on the technical challenge of reliably identifying small, free-flowing groups of people opting-in to the process in crowded environments, like airports or ports of entry.

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SVIP Tech Impact Video Series

The SVIP Tech Impact Video Series highlights innovations coming out of SVIP, their practical applications and the benefits of collaborating with DHS S&T. Watch all six videos to learn more about how homeland security officials are utilizing the SVIP startup program to customize solutions for their national security needs.

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DHS Announces Results of 2022 Biometric Technology Rally

DHS S&T published the results of the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally (2022 Rally).

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DHS S&T Announces New Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge

DHS S&T announces the launch of the new Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).

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Processing Groups of People is the New Challenge

This Tech Speak mini episode gives you a unique inside perspective on our 2022 Biometrics Tech Rally. Listen as Arun Vemury, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center, explains what a ‘Tech Rally’ is, the challenges being addressed by the Rally, and the focus of this year’s event. Arun also gives a demonstration of the facial recognition technology being tested at the event and walks you through how it works.

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The Three-legged Stool

Host John Verrico sits down with Arun Vemury, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center, to discuss facial recognition performance and fairness.

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Technologically Speaking…

DHS Science and Technology Directorate launches the Technologically Speaking podcast, a collection of personal accounts and the stories behind the science. 

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2021 Biometric Technology Rally Results

The 2021 Biometric Technology Rally focused on evaluating the ability of systems to reliably collect and/or match images of individuals, including those wearing face masks.

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S&T Calls for Submissions to 2022 Biometric Tech Rally

DHS S&T is calling for submissions to the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally (2022 Rally).