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• [New] Health professionals predict a world where meal plans automatically adapt to one's biometric data and daily health fluctuations-creating a continuous loop of personalized wellness. Dxb News Network
• [New] 63% of building managers use AI to detect unusual behaviour and identify potential threats, while 45% rely on AI-powered biometric access controls to regulate entry and prevent unauthorized access. Economy Insights
• [New] Stationary surveillance cameras, bolstered by AI facial recognition, form vast networks in cities like San Francisco and Washington D.C., processing video in real-time for threat identification. The Watchtower
• [New] In a world where cyber threats are ever-present, biometric security is not just a tool-it's a necessity for staying safe and connected. Latest Cybersecurity and Hacking News For You
• [New] In 2025, as cyber threats grow more sophisticated and our lives become increasingly digital, biometric security is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Latest Cybersecurity and Hacking News For You
• [New] Hong Kong plans to expand its surveillance network by installing 60,000 AI-powered facial recognition cameras by 2028, significantly increasing from the current 4,000 under its SmartView crime-fighting programme. Inforrm's Blog
• [New] Contactless biometric payments are projected to account for ~50% of all global transactions in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] By 2025, ~34% of cryptocurrency wallets will adopt biometric options (facial or fingerprint recognition) for security. CoinLaw
• [New] Behavioral biometrics, such as typing patterns and gesture recognition, are forecasted to see a 25% CAGR through 2026. CoinLaw
• [New] Biometric authentication paired with QR payments is projected to grow by ~22% in 2025, addressing security concerns. CoinLaw
• [New] Cybersecurity threats targeting biometric data rose by ~31% in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] The European Union's AI Act, which will fully activate in mid-2026, imposes strict rules on biometric surveillance technologies - potentially classifying features like Xiaomi's real-time object recognition as high-risk AI when used in public. CTOL Digital Business and Technology News
• By 2025, contactless biometric payments are projected to account for a commanding 68% of all biometric transactions. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• The growing reliance on commercial biometric platforms backed by CMS and the controversial Department of Government Efficiency has raised concerns among privacy advocates about surveillance risks and unchecked data flows. BiometricUpdate.com

Last updated: 02 November 2025