29th May 2025: Corsight AI, an industry-leading facial recognition technology provider has been announced as the first biometric organization to undergo Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing service (AA&DT) with BSI, the business improvement and standards company. This independent verification demonstrates that Corsight’s AI models and datasets are performing as reported, enabling users and stakeholders to trust the safety and security of its products.
Ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability is vital when utilizing AI-based facial recognition technologies. This is to verify that the systems are not influenced by 'AI bias' and that they possess robustness against 'unknown data', helping to ensure the reliability, transparency, and ethical alignment of AI systems.
Use of Artificial intelligence (AI) powered facial recognition tools is increasingly common, including for security purposes such as major sporting events like football matches, and to curb shoplifting, with the industry expected to be worth $13.4 billion globally by 2028. FRT maps an individual’s physical features in an image to form a face template, which can be compared against other images stored within a database to either verify a high level of likeness or identify an individual’s presence at a specific location at a given time. Its proliferation has prompted concerns about safe and ethical use, including around error rates linked to racial or gender differences.
Following a rigorous, independent and impartial assessment of Corsight’s Face Intelligence Software AI tool, the organization has received confirmation from BSI of their AI performance metrics relating to biometric identification.
The BSI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) is a independent and impartial assessment of AI algorithms, models and the datasets used to train them by experienced technical and regulatory AI experts. The service verifies the accurate reporting of AI performance metrics describing robustness, bias, classification performance and semantic segmentation. This service is substantiated by international AI standards including Bias in AI systems and AI aided decision making (ISO 24027), Robustness for Neural Networks ISO (ISO 24029-1), Assessment of machine learning Part 1 (ISO 4213), Information Technology, and Medical image-based modelling for 3D printing – Segmentation (ISO 3532-2).
Tim McGarr, AI Market Development Lead, BSI said: “Facial recognition technology is an invaluable tool that is increasingly being used across society due to the benefits it can bring, including enhanced consumer experience, improved service levels and greater accuracy. However, to realize its potential, it is vital to build trust that this AI-powered tool is being used safely and ethically.
“As organizations embrace the potential of AI, BSI’s Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) is designed to support this, by helping to establish confidence in AI-enabled products, services, or systems to build a future where AI systems are trusted partners, contributing to the betterment of society. We’re delighted to see Corsight AI become the first biometric company globally to be verified by BSI, helping its users and stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a safe, secure and trusted digital future.”
Tony Porter OBE QPM, Chief Privacy Officer, Corsight AI and former UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner added: “At Corsight AI, we believe that trust in artificial intelligence must be earned through transparency, accountability, and rigorous external scrutiny. Our partnership with BSI — a globally respected certification body — has led us to become the first biometric company to undergo its Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing service (AA&DT). This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of performance, ethics, and reliability.
Achieving this milestone not only validates our technology but also sets a new benchmark for responsible AI in facial recognition. Corsight AI delivers its facial intelligence platform to law enforcement agencies worldwide, including across the UK. As a result, we have undergone rigorous independent assessments to ensure the operational effectiveness and public trust essential for this sensitive domain.”
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