US and UK refusal to sign Paris declaration shows divergence in AI strategy
The U.S. and the UK have declined to sign the Paris AI summit declaration, which seeks to establish a “human…
Articles By Masha Borak
Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.
Georgia seeks candidates to build digital ID wallet
Georgia has published a tender seeking to run a proof of concept for a national digital identity wallet. The South…
Only 0.1% of people can tell a deepfake, says iProov
Only a tiny fraction of people – 0.1 percent – can accurately distinguish between real and fake content such as…
Ukraine tests compatibility with EUDI Wallet
Ukraine has successfully tested its compatibility with the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, allowing its citizens to use digital…
UK needs unified regulation for facial recognition: Biometrics Institute
The UK needs a clearer and consistent framework for governing facial recognition in public spaces as missteps in deploying the…
Can biometric ‘humanitarian’ passports protect dissidents from authoritarian regimes?
Authoritarian regimes have been leveraging their power over passports to control dissidents for decades: Canceling a passport or revoking citizenship…
AI agents spark musings on identity, payments and wallets
AI agents continue to attract attention, including in the digital identity industry, which sees an opportunity for innovation. Their importance…
Holonym acquires Gitcoin Passport in proof-of-personhood expansion
Digital identity project Holonym Foundation has acquired identity verification platform Gitcoin Passport for $10 million in a bid to create…
Maldives’ govt promises control over data through digital ID after party membership scandal
The Maldives’s national digital identity will allow citizens to be notified whenever a government agency or other authority gains access…
Spain finishes EES upgrade at Melilla border crossing
Spain has launched an upgraded border crossing at the Melilla border with Morocco, equipped with technology needed for the upcoming…
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