Chinese facial recognition firm raises mammoth $410m in funding

As governments and tech giants alike target AI advances, one facial recognition start-up has secured a huge amount of funding in China. The Dubai police force is welcoming AI into its operation with open, robotic arms. Apple is reportedly testing a new 3D facial-scanning feature that will unlock your iPhone instead of using a fingerprint. Facebook is powering ahead with its augmented reality camera trials, taking in Meitu (and its 1.bn users) in its latest project. The money it's attracting is massive, too.