More than 30 state DMVs already apply facial recognition algorithms to driver's license photos to prevent identity fraud.

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The FBI is in the process of building out its own facial-recognition database and is working with state DMVs to access their photos.

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State DMVs will be receiving federal funds to hand over their databases, with the goal of making each state's data available to all other states.

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It allows state DMVs to share title and registration information.

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