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NYAST Forum: Understanding Biometrics and Face Recognition

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This webinar addressed biometric technology for human identification with a special focus on facial recognition and highlighted what the government is doing to ensure biometric systems are accurate and interoperable. (DHS Video by Science & Technology Directorate/Released) Date: Oct 04, 2021