For more than 30 years, HAL fans have wondered whether we'd achieve true artificial intelligence (AI) by 2001. Of course, many AI components remain purely science fiction. But take a closer look, and you'll find many HAL-inspired technologies going mainstream next year.
Iris scanning looks set to reach the masses with a low-cost biometric system recently introduced to the Australian market attempting to change the way businesses view the often expensive issue of IT system security.
A company has combined two powerful identification technologies, in theory increasing the confidentiality of information stored online while simultaneously making it easier to get to.
Smartcards are becoming an increasingly cost-effective and versatile tool for identity verification and access control to corporate network systems.
The Department of Human Services has denied the Federal Labor government is investigating the introduction of a nationwide ID card scheme similar to the previous government's Access Card.
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Nanotechnology is constantly finding itself in the headlines. But are microscopic machines an inevitable part of our future, or just another hype-heavy get-rich-quick ruse?
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