Several North Korean state universities and institutes have recently developed facial and vocal recognition programs based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, DPRK media outlet Dawn reported last week.

The website said “dozens of types of artificial intelligence” were displayed at the 28th National Exhibition of IT Achievements, held between November 7 and 13.

According to reports, the mathematics institute of the State Academy of Sciences has developed facial recognition and fingerprint identification systems which can be used for tasks including “management, immigration control, and electronic payment.”

“The fingerprint identification algorithm which is used to design recognition system received an excellent