Switzerland closer to facial recognition at airports
Swiss airports and airlines may soon be permitted to deploy facial recognition. On Wednesday, the Federal Council adopted proposed amendments…
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Tech5 to integrate AI assistant in digital ID wallet
Digital ID technology developer Tech5 is jumping on the AI-in-everything bandwagon by introducing an AI voice assistant into its digital…
Credolab layers in Zoloz biometric identity verification
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Germany presents proof-of-concept for quantum-secure ID card
Germany has made its first moves to protect identity documents from quantum computer attacks, which threaten to break modern encryption…
UK completes passport-free border trial with biometric e-gates
The UK has started testing a “contactless” border control system that allows British travelers to enter the country without showing…
Switzerland starts legal consultations for biometric ID cards
The Swiss government is laying down the legal groundwork for the introduction of biometric identity cards by the end of…
Greece automatically issues remaining Personal Identification Numbers
Greece is completing the issuance of its new Personal Identification Number (PIN) by automatically assigning it to 5 million citizens…
Metropolis secures $1.6B to bring AI recognition platform to new verticals
AI-powered real-time recognition platform Metropolis, which acquired Israeli biometrics firm Oosto in January, has announced US$1.6 billion in financing, bringing…
Livestream sellers in Vietnam will be required to verify identity through VNeID
Sellers and affiliate marketers using livestream platforms in Vietnam will have to verify their identity through the national digital ID…
Sophisticated malware found posing as Indonesia’s digital ID app
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malware app designed to steal financial data, which disguises itself as Indonesia’s national digital identity…
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