Conventional

New York — For over a century, law enforcement and forensic experts have relied on the unique patterns of fingerprints to solve crimes. These ridge lines, loops, and whirls on human fingers have long been deemed distinct to each individual. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence have challenged this foundational belief, revealing that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person can sometimes appear remarkably similar. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Columbia Engineering, led by the innovative efforts of Hod Lipson and a team including Wenyao Xu from the University at Buffalo, is … Read more