Indonesia developing facial recognition system for public transportation system access

The Indonesian government is developing a facial recognition system to identify passengers using its transportation system.

According to reporting by Antara News, the ministry is piloting the facial recognition system with state-run airport operator PT Angkasa Pura and state-owned train service provider PT Kereta Api Indonesia.

Gambir Station, a large train station in the capital of Jakarta, has been using facial recognition technology at four boarding gates since May 17, 2023, according to the publication’s sources.

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