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Title: iBeta Rolls Out Biometrics Testing to Combat Demographic Bias
In a revolutionary stride, iBeta has announced the introduction of a new biometrics testing service aimed at ensuring that developers create systems that work optimally for every demographic group. This state-of-the-art service is in line with the ISO/IEC 19795-10 standard, a guideline that emphasizes evaluating biometric system performance across various demographic categories such as age, gender, and skin tone[1].
Key features of iBeta's innovative testing service include:- ISO/IEC 19795-10 Compliance: The testing advocates for this standard, which was published last November. It builds upon iBeta's existing performance testing by incorporating a diverse pool of subjects[1].- Demographic Emphasis: The testing places extra focus on demographic factors like age, gender, and skin tone, using the Monk scale[1].- Accreditation: iBeta is distinguished as being accredited under NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), allowing it to test in line with the 19795-10 standard[1].- Objective: The ultimate goal is to ensure that biometric technologies perform equitably and fairly across all demographics, tackling the growing demand for fairness in both the public and private sectors[1].
Broadening the horizon of biometrics testing, iBeta's new service strives to create a more inclusive digital landscape by minimizing potential biases in biometric tech. Let's embrace this era of inclusivity together!
Artificial-intelligence driven biometrics testing, provided by iBeta, focuses on ensuring performance equity across demographic groups. This testing, which adheres to the ISO/IEC 19795-10 standard, utilizes AI-powered metrics to evaluate biometric systems efficiently across various demographics, including but not limited to age, gender, and skin tone.
