Push for legislation to punish deepfake porn creators, distributors in Taiwan and UK
The executive arm of the government of Taiwan says it is expediting action on a proposal to amend existing legislation…
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Pakistan to address biometrics exclusion concerns for cash support beneficiaries
Authorities is Pakistan say they are working on a process to avoid further exclusion of beneficiaries from cash support programs…
Clearview’s internet-as-facial recognition reference database concept to be granted patent
The core concept behind Clearview AI, that of using all public images on the internet as a reference database for…
Driver monitoring and smart auto biometrics draw lawsuit, IPO millions
A new class action lawsuit has accused automaker Subaru of violating an Illinois biometric data privacy law. Subaru autos with…
Deloitte predicts more attempts to ban facial recognition in 2022
Advisory services company Deloitte Global’s TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) Predictions has projected that next year could witness a series…
Big Tech control over AI research: an explanation and an alternative
The data and computing resources necessary for research into artificial intelligence are dominated by a handful of companies, creating a…
Acquisitions see Moody’s bolster KYC, Sterling and Unico each expand across verticals
Several businesses are extending the reach of their digital identity capabilities or bringing them in-house with acquisitions. Moody’s strengthens its…
Campaigners threaten UK ICO with legal action over lack of age verification for porn
A group of children’s charities has written to the Information Commissioner’s Office to threaten a high court challenge if it…
Unanimous support so far in District of Columbia for mobile driving license
The District of Columbia appears likely to approve voluntary digital licenses for its residents who drive. Bill 24-043 has progressed…
India’s central government introduces face biometric liveness checks for pensioners
Undeterred by objections to a similar digital ID program in a rural Indian state, that nation’s central government is praising…
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