Pakistan launches digital ID initiative for farmers to boost productivity, economy
Pakistan is digitizing its agricultural backbone with the launch of a National “Agri Stack,” which aims to streamline farmer access…
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Zambia sees civil registration as bedrock of inclusive digital transformation
Zambia’s Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has explained why the government of the Southern African nation…
La Francophonie supports birth registration efforts across Central Africa, Madagascar
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), known commonly as La Francophonie, has reiterated its continuous support towards advancing birth…
Digital identity theft is becoming more complicated
Digital identity is becoming a common target for cybercriminals who are hacking their way into organizations or leaking identity credentials…
ICE prepares sole-source facial recognition deal with Clearview AI
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is once again advancing its relationship with Clearview AI through a sole-source contract, a…
Bipartisan support grows for mandatory UK digital ID
The UK’s digital identity project may be moving towards bipartisan support. The Conservative Party is carefully considering the introduction of…
Digital identity ‘integral’ to US crypto ambitions: White House
Broad adoption of digital identity by Americans could be the step needed for the U.S. to become the “crypto capital…
UK Online Safety Act angers users, NGOs, billionaires alike
The UK’s rollout of the Online Safety Act has proven to be an uphill climb, as debates over age verification…
Deepfake dangers drive evolution of market for synthetic media detection
Deepfakes are the issue of the moment. As generative AI continues to dominate headlines and gain users of all stripes,…
South Korea highlights private sector, inclusivity in ongoing digital transformation
South Korea is going about its digital transformation with some consideration it seems, as the private sector is tapped for…
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