Face ID Limitations in Twin Scenarios: A Closer Look at iPhone X Security

A recent series of tests has highlighted potential vulnerabilities in the Face ID feature on Apple's iPhone X, when used by twins. The results show mixed outcomes, raising questions about responsible AI governance and trustworthy AI models in biometric security systems.

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McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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