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European AI compliance project CERTAIN launches

The pan-European project to create AI compliance tools CERTAIN has kicked off its work, with the goal of making European…

 

Signaturit Group acquiring Validated ID for undisclosed sum

Spain-based digital identity and electronic signature provider Validated ID is being acquired by Signaturit Group, a European company offering identity…

 

South Africa will invest in DPI, says President

South Africa is planning to invest in digital public infrastructure (DPI) , including the launch of a national digital identity…

 

Sri Lanka: ‘DPI is not just a buzzword’

A robust digital public infrastructure (DPI) framework is central to Sri Lanka’s ongoing digital transformation, while the country’s digital ID…

 

Social media ban for kids under 13 advances through US Senate committee

U.S. kids under 13 could soon be banned from accessing social media platforms, as an age assurance law makes its…

 

In South Korea, facial recognition use cases outside finance drive adoption

More of South Korea’s businesses are adopting facial recognition for security and convenience. From bank ATMs with facial recognition to…

 

Idiap highlights biometrics research, open-source contributions for 2024

Idiap Research Institute has released its 2024 Scientific Report. Its research covers a wide range of digitally relevant topics, several…

 

Legal battle over Clearview AI’s origin takes a turn as accuser drops suit

Fortunes have swung in a long-simmering legal skirmish between biometrics firm Clearview AI and an extreme right wing commentator who…

 

China cracks down on facial recognition payments

Businesses in China dealing with facial recognition payments will have to comply with a new set of security standards released…

 

South African banks plan more branches to expand digital ID services access

Banks in South Africa say they plan to open more branches this year in order to facilitate access to Home…

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