India’s gig-economy startups need Aadhaar verification, biometrics providers can help
Indian start-ups in food delivery, ecommerce and ride-hailing are lining up to seek government approval for gig-worker identity verification. Industry…
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BioID biometric liveness detection 99.7% successful in certification refresh
BioID’s biometric liveness detection has passed a test to refresh its standards compliance confirmation with flying colors, the company has…
World Bank highlights Pakistan’s progress on digital infrastructure, inclusive ID
As Pakistan transitions to a more digital economy, access, infrastructure, and inclusion remain major challenges. The World Bank’s Pakistan Development…
Irish online safety regulator promises to prosecute noncompliance on age checks
There has been more noise about the UK’s online safety codes, but Ireland’s new Online Safety Code also comes into…
Raonsecure to develop professional credential digital ID as Korea targets AI dominance
Raonsecure has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association and the Korea Digital Certification Association…
NextG lands $10M ID cards, passport contracts extension with Malaysian govt
Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has extended four existing contracts it has with partner NextG, known formerly as Datasonic Group…
AI voice deepfake of US Secretary of State triggers global security alert
In one of the most audacious examples yet of AI-enabled political deception, an individual posing as U.S. Secretary of State…
Advent reportedly prepping Idemia Public Security sale for up to €3 billion
Hollywood summer blockbusters are increasingly sequels, so perhaps it should be little surprise that the next biggest investment in U.S….
Pimloc raises $5M to fuel global expansion of video privacy redaction tool
Pimloc has raised $5 million in a strategic investment round led by Amadeus Capital Partners and Edge Ventures. The company…
UK Companies House identity verification requirement nears
Money laundering won’t go away. In fact, the problem is growing. Strict anti money laundering (AML) regulations can help, but…
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