Spain invests in chips and cybersecurity center, with digital identity firms involved
Spain is establishing a cybersecurity and microelectronics center as part of its digital transformation. The €19.6m ($22.4m) investment by Spain’s…
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Jumio upgrades defense against deepfakes and biometric injection attacks
Deepfake and biometric injection attack detection from Jumio is now generally available with the launch of the company’s most advanced…
Hopae launches hConnect targeting EU digital wallets and global integration
Hopae has launched its global eID verification platform hConnect. The hConnect platform offers over 100 eIDs and 99 percent wallet…
Wrongful arrest in US linked to facial recognition error leads to $200K settlement
Jefferson Parish Louisiana Sheriff Joe Lopinto’s office has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit brought…
Social media age check warning by NZ regulator reflects fear beyond proposal
A New Zealand bill that mirrors Australia’s social media ban for users under 16 could lead to large scale data…
ID verification integration can stop fake employees, customers and bots: Persona
Fake job seekers have been flooding companies, relying on AI technology such as deepfakes to fool hiring managers and apply…
American mDL uptake suggests digital ID mass adoption caught in the slow lane
Mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) are coming online as the first wave of government-issued digital IDs in the United States. The…
Biometrica pushes back on alleged privacy risks, biometric data concerns
A controversy brewing over the prospective adoption of a public security system from Biometrica that uses facial recognition in Milwaukee…
World announces expansion in Thailand as Indonesia blocks its services
World has announced it will expand its services in Thailand thanks to strategic partnerships with a total of 11 local…
Texas charts independent path on AI regulation; awaits governor’s okay
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) passed by the Texas legislature and awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature would…
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