In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive deep into the fascinating world of biometric security with our special guest, Professor Marios Savvides from Carnegie Mellon University. Marios is not only a leading expert in artificial intelligence and biometric technology but also the founder and director of the Biometric Center, and he was named Inventor of the Year in 2022 by the Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Association. We'll explore a range of intriguing topics, including the exceptional robustness of iris recognition technology, advancements in non-intrusive biometric systems, and the critical role of human-computer interaction in security. Marios will share insights on overcoming challenges in iris and facial recognition, tackling biases in AI, and the ethical implications of AI decision-making, especially in autonomous vehicles. We'll also touch on pressing privacy and security concerns, such as the impact of facial recognition in public spaces and the emerging threat of deep fakes. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e307