These results appear after rigorous training of artificial intelligence. After practicing fingerprint recognition hundreds of times, the AI managed to make connections between the different fingerprints of the same person, something that science had never been able to do. In fact, artificial intelligence is based on different reference points than those of scientists. Until now, when analyzing fingerprints, we have been interested in the “minutiae,” the points located on the change in continuity of the hairlines. Artificial intelligence focused not on these details, but on the angles and curves of fingerprints. The AI was able to recognize prints of the same hands with an accuracy of more than 80%.
This seemingly harmless innovation could have enormous consequences. In fact, with a little more training, the AI could achieve 100% accuracy. This could then be very useful in future criminal investigations and even lead to the reopening of old investigations. In fact, in many cases, investigators were unable to match the fingerprints to a person and had to close the files.
Beyond criminal cases, technology companies also seem interested in this discovery. They also use fingerprints for user identification, particularly when unlocking phones. Therefore, it may be possible to unlock your phone with any of your fingers.