Facial recognition use is highest for protection of sensitive data and personal information; consumers most likely to opt-in to improve safety and boost convenience

LOS ANGELES, CA — NOVEMBER 22, 2022 — CyberLink, a pioneer of AI and creator of FaceMe®, a leading facial recognition technology, released today the first edition of its ground breaking report entitled FaceMe | Face of the Future, unveiling high levels of consumer adoption of facial recognition, particularly among Gen Z and millennials, for multiple mobile applications and consumer venues including airports, banks and medical offices. The report informs businesses of the many other ways consumers would like to use this technology, provided it’s secure, is used with their consent, and addresses their privacy concerns.

The report, which polled 2,455 Americans, reveals:

• Roughly 176 million Americans use facial recognition,132 million of them use their face on at least one application per day, with 75% of 18- to 34-year-olds having adopted the technology and 57% of this age group using it daily.
• Of the people who use facial recognition, unlocking their phone, laptop or other personal computer is the most common use at 68%, followed by 51% using it to log-in to an app on a phone (i.e., healthcare portal or ticketing app)
• Beyond mobile app use, people are most open to facial recognition technology for improved safety at airports (55%), banks (54%), and medical offices (53%)

“There’s this perception that people are not ready for facial recognition technology, yet, almost all of us are using it every day in one way or another,” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO of CyberLink, the creator of FaceMe. “New use cases for AI-based computer vision and facial recognition are constantly emerging. The explosion of mobile apps, the password nightmare they generated, and the face login solution that followed drove initial adoption in the mass market. Now, many see AI-based automation as a key solution to the current labor crisis. Traditional and online businesses are applying facial recognition to a wide set of activities, ranging from security and access control to self-service, statistics, and the many facets of customer experience. Be ready, there is a lot of facial recognition coming ahead!”

The study, conducted online with the third-party research firm YouGov, uncovered not only that consumers are ready for facial recognition use in new settings, but also that they expect certain guarantees (such as the choice to opt out) in order to support its use. The report and findings can be found at https://www.cyberlink.com/faceme/insights/whitepaper/general/731/faceme-facial-recognition-report .

Consumers Most Open to Facial Recognition Technology at Airports, Banks and Medical Offices

The data reveals that those Americans willing to opt-in to facial recognition technology in any setting, are most open to facial recognition to improve safety at Airports (55%), banks (54%) and medical offices (53%). Notably, respondents prioritized these same settings when it came to facial recognition to improve convenience and overall enhanced experience. The office (39%), hotels (30%), sports stadiums (29%), public transportation (28%), retail and grocery stores (26%) and restaurants/bars (23%) were all also selected by more than 1 in 5 of these consumers as settings they’d be comfortable opting-in to using facial recognition technology.

 

Data Protection and Convenience are Top Motivators

The highest percentage of those open to using facial recognition technology said they would be open to facial recognition while shopping at a store, eating at a restaurant or traveling if it better protected their data, personal information, and assets (54%). A large portion said they would consider it for improved safety at their home and workplace (42%). Convenience was also important with 45% of those open to using facial recognition in these settings saying they would do so if it reduced time spent waiting in line and 43% saying the same if it allowed them to get what they needed faster and more conveniently. Ensuring proper mask wearing (23%), eliminating human contact (20%), and getting a VIP experience (20%) were all of lesser but not insignificant importance.

Generations Differ on Willingness to Adopt Facial Recognition

According to the report, facial recognition adoption can vary depending on the demographic. 57% of 18–34-year-old people use some sort of facial recognition at least once a day compared to 40% of people aged 35-54 and 24% of people ages 55 and older. Younger demographics are also more particular than other groups about knowing their face won’t be saved or sold (43%; 4-8 points higher than other groups) and being provided with clearly explained signage and terms of conditions (37%; 4-8 points higher than other groups). Once consumers are onboarded onto the technology, 75% used it at least once a day, showing strong endorsement by existing users.

The FaceMe | Face of the Future Report is available here.

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Methodology:

The total sample size was 2,455 US adults aged 18+. The survey was conducted online between September 6 and September 8, 2022. The figures are weighted and are representative of all US adults (18+).  YouGov is registered with the Information Commissioner and abides by and employs members of the British Polling Council.

ASUS Mini PCs with pre-installed FaceMe Security offers a lightweight yet capable smart security control solution. The collaboration gives at-home and small business owners facial recognition security access control.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – October 04, 2022 – CyberLink, a leader in AI facial recognition technology, recently announced their partnership with ASUS to pre-install its FaceMe Security solution on the ASUS Mini PC PN63-S1 and ExpertCenter PN64 series Mini PCs for businesses. These users will have access to the world’s leading facial recognition engine on their ASUS Mini PCs, and have the option of using facial recognition access control systems ideal for everyday home and small business use.

In the past, facial recognition security controls were mostly designed for larger businesses or enterprises, relying on GPU computing and dedicated servers, with considerable space and power requirements. With the integration of FaceMe Security, the everyday home computer user and small business owner has access to the same level of security, but without the heavy equipment.

ASUS Mini PCs combine a lightweight, powerful computing performance with a low power consumption. These compact PCs can be hooked up to a monitor or desktop without taking up much space, making them suitable for deploying security control equipment in confined spaces on any screen size. ASUS Mini PC PN63-S1 and ExpertCenter PN64 series Mini PCs also use the latest Intel® Core™ processors, leveraging the excellent display performance of Intel® Iris® Xe iGPUs to accelerate facial recognition processing. Through its multiple-I/O connections, an ASUS Mini PC can monitor 3-4 cameras at the same time, and monitor through traffic of up to 1,530 people per hour.

CyberLink’s FaceMe Security leverages the world’s most accurate face recognition engine, which can quickly and accurately verify an individual’s identity to implement security control and access control management.

“We have seen a widespread demand for facial recognition driven access control in both office and residential environments,” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO of CyberLink, “The cooperation between CyberLink and ASUS satisfies users’ desire for accurate facial recognition-based security. Moreover, the combination of the processing power and compactness of ASUS Mini PCs means our collaborative solution is easy to deploy in a wide range of environments. Thanks to this partnership with ASUS and others, we see CyberLink’s facial recognition technology continuing to expand and innovate in the smart security market.”

For more FaceMe Security information, please visit: 
https://version-2.com/cyberlink-face-me/

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PN64: https://www.asus.com/Displays-Desktops/Mini-PCs/PN-series/ASUS-ExpertCenter-PN64/

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Taipei, Taiwan – September 15, 2022 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today announced new feature updates to its editing software that simplify the creative process and bring editing to the masses. PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector now include new smart-assist tools, studio-quality effects, and enhanced precision controls. Combined with templates and guided edits these additions allow users at any skill level to accomplish even the most intricate tasks in just a few clicks.

PowerDirector, CyberLink’s flagship video editor receives feature-rich updates, including enhanced AI-powered tools and thousands of time-saving video intro templates.

The brand-new AI Object Detection tool applies a wide range of visual effects to moving people or objects and tracks them automatically. It’s never been easier to create videos trending on TikTok and other popular social media platforms.

Enhanced AI Motion Tracking adds attention-grabbing text or graphics that follow objects or people with unparalleled precision.

PowerDirector and PowerDirector 365 Business feature thousands of customizable templates with eye-catching effects to kickstart video projects. PowerDirector users can access more than 7,000 ready-made video intros made by our ever-growing community of creatives. Categories include fashion, gaming, music, and more.

PowerDirector Business now comes with over 10,000 templates to help business owners promote their brand on all popular social media platforms. A simple 3-step process allows anyone without editing experience or access to a design agency to create social media ads or posts in minutes.

NVIDIA Broadcast support gives access to state-of-the-art AI audio and video enhancing Denoise features. Intel Hyper Encode support amplifies HEVC production speed by 1.5x, utilizing both integrated and discrete GPUs.

PhotoDirector image editor adds exciting AI-based updates which allow even the most novice editors to achieve professional-level results, without spending hours learning the software. Fixing photos taken in poor conditions is a matter of a few clicks with the AI Denoise tool. A new AI Object Removal tool makes it easier than ever to make unwanted subjects disappear, while re-creating a close-to-perfection background. The Bokeh Effects feature now allows users to control the effect’s focal point, whether it’s a person or background. AI will then automatically adjust the effect’s depth and distance to create a perfectly pleasing visual to match any artistic vision. Also worth mentioning, the AI Anime Face and Cartoon Tool can turn any person into a classic Disney era, Pixar, or Japanese-style cartoon character.

AudioDirector benefits from UI and feature improvements that further improve flexibility and control, as well as quality-enhancing tools that deliver clear audio regardless of the recording conditions. The new EQ Match tool harmonizes audio between clips when recording with different microphones. An Auto Speech Enhancement tool that uses world-class AI algorithms can clarify speech. New audio restoration tools include Spectral Recovery, which preserves the audio’s integrity and quality even when using content altered by lossy compression or when working with old recordings. Simultaneously with this release, CyberLink is excited to announce the launch of AudioDirector Online, a completely free, browser-based version of AudioDirector which includes premium tools such as Wind Removal, Voice Changer, Vocal Remover, and Audio Trimmer.

ColorDirector users will enjoy enhanced and expanded light effects that go beyond color correction, including improved simulations of light, sparkles, and lens flares. Feature updates include AI Motion Tracking for precision color grading on moving objects, Glow Effects to change the atmosphere of scenes with soft glows or color filters, and Light Hit Effects to stylize any footage.

Director Suite is for those who want CyberLink’s full set of multimedia creative software, including PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector. For one value price, subscribers not only get software updates with all the latest features throughout the year, but they are also granted unlimited access to CyberLink’s considerable and growing collection of exclusive stock videos, images, and audio clips curated by Shutterstock and iStock (Getty Images), plug-ins, effects packs, AI features, titles, music tracks, and sound effects clips.

“Across PowerDirector and our other creative software, the goal remains the same: to optimize performance and introduce new and exciting features that deliver pro-level results without the usual steep learning curve,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “This release contains exciting tools powered by AI, an influx of cutting-edge creative features, and a considerable, ever-expanding premium content stock library our users can access at no extra cost. We believe all creators deserve a multimedia experience free of any boundaries and this new release achieves these aspirations once again.”

In addition to subscription plans, users also have the option to purchase perpetual versions of the popular 365 software (PowerDirector 21, PhotoDirector 14, and AudioDirector 13).

For more information and product details on CyberLink’s multimedia editing software, see here.

【2022 年 9 月 15 日台北訊】

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整合最新版本威力導演、相片大師、AudioDirector 和 ColorDirector 四大旗艦創作軟體。 訂閱者可無限享用每月更新的獨家特效、AI 功能、影片範本，以及多達 8 百萬筆的各式影片、相片、音樂免版稅授權素材。

CyberLink’s FaceMe Fintech solution combines the latest ID authentication, facial recognition and liveness detection technologies, ensuring intuitive, accurate and secure identity validation to Good Finance’s online banking customers.

Taipei, Taiwan – July 19, 2022 – CyberLink Corp., a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, has partnered with Good Finance to integrate its AI facial recognition engine, FaceMe into Good Finance’s eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) account opening process. By using their mobile device camera, customers can validate their identity and remotely sign all necessary documents. The FaceMe solution is convenient for new customers who don’t need to visit their local branch, and eliminates the potential for human errors inherent to manual identity verification.

A streamlined experience – integrating identity verification into online banking app

Good Finance implemented CyberLink’s FaceMe AI facial recognition engine into its mobile app and portal to eliminate the need for new online banking customers to visit a physical branch when performing certain operations such as opening an account. Customers can complete the verification process remotely by simply uploading a picture of their ID to the Good Finance app and following the live face capture prompts within the app. Identity is instantly verified, accuracy is guaranteed and no time is lost.

Secure multi-factor authentication with FaceMe’s ID verification and liveness detection

As important as verifying the photo ID’s authenticity, FaceMe’s AI technology accurately validates that the person in front of the camera is the one on the ID. To prevent identity fraud, FaceMe supports liveness detection and anti-spoofing. It can detect whether a real person is in front of the camera (not a photo or video) and check that it is not an impostor wearing a prosthetic mask.

“CyberLink provides legally compliant, top-ranked facial recognition to the eKYC process, and meets all needs and requirements of the financial industry in Taiwan,” said Daniel Chen, Product Manager of Good Finance. “After careful consideration, we chose to partner with CyberLink, to offer our customers an enhanced online experience, while improving internal operating efficiency. After only a few months since debuting the integration of FaceMe in our eKYC service, Good Finance has helped nearly 300 online customers successfully open new accounts. We appreciate the partnership with CyberLink and their support and effort.”

“Accurate and secure identity validation of online customers, also known as eKYC, is a top priority across the banking, insurance and security industries, as well as any organization engaged in fintech. AI facial recognition is the perfect technology to address this important matter,” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO of CyberLink. “We are honored that Good Finance chose FaceMe to perform online identity validation. FaceMe’s industry leading accuracy, anti-spoofing and overall performance uniquely meet eKYC’s demanding requirements and play a key role in taking fintech to a new level of excellence.”

FaceMe is the most versatile facial recognition offering on the market today. With a 99.7% accuracy rate and secure built-in liveness and anti-spoofing capabilities, FaceMe can run on edge devices (mobile phones, tablets) as well as banks’ internal servers. The solution’s availability and optimized performance across platforms and environments help developers create new fintech applications and quickly test and deploy them in the market.