These days, biometrics are most often deployed in tandem with AI. A new paper from the Biometrics Institute, “Members’ Viewpoints: The Relationship Between Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” collects expert opinions that show “significant disparities,” suggesting that not everyone is comfortable with the pairing.
“Rarely has the biometrics community disagreed on an issue at this level before,” says Isabelle Moeller, CEO of the Biometrics Institute, in a post. “This paper reflects the conflicting perspectives of our global community on an evolving topic that is critical technology for biometric success. Understanding the relationship between biometrics and AI is essential for responsible innovation and the development of ethical guidelines for their use.”
In short, most biometrics experts agree that no one is exactly sure what anyone is talking about. The Biometrics Institute is trying to help, via its Explanatory Dictionary, a resource that aims to capture the nuances in biometric terminology, “considering both formal definitions and how they are perceived by the public – for example, how someone might explain biometrics or AI to a friend.”