Biometric Technologies and Global Security

Abstract

Biometric technologies use unique biological or behavioral attributessuch as DNA, fingerprints, cardiac signatures, voice or gait patterns, and facial or ocular measurements to authenticate an individuals identity. Although biometric technologies have been in use for decades, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data analytics have expanded their application. As these technologies continue to mature and proliferate, largely driven by advances in the commercial sector, they will likely hold growing implications for congressional oversight, civil liberties, U.S. defense authorizations and appropriations, military and intelligence concepts of operations, and the future of war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 2021
Accession Number
AD1131661

Entities

People

  • Kelley M . Sayler

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Weapons
  • Big Data
  • Biometric Security
  • Civil Rights
  • Congress
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Facial Recognition
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Rights
  • Intelligence (Information Gathering)
  • Intelligence Community (United States)
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Recognition
  • Security
  • Surveillance
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Economics
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy