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Face recognition technology

Recognize the Face

Date Published
March 2008
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

History of NIJ Support for Face Recognition Technology

Date Published
March 5, 2020

The National Institute of Justice has helped drive development of face algorithms since the 1990s, and NIJ expects to remain engaged as the technology evolves and the operating requirements mature.