Biometrics to support easier interactions grow with new tech, guidance
Iris biometrics capturing at a distance, authentication for encryption keys and open digital identity APIs are all confirmed as mature…
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Worldcoin eyes big name partnerships, runs low on biometric Orbs
Undeterred by increasing regulatory crackdowns across the globe, Worldcoin is hoping to seal more partnerships with tech and finance companies…
Airport biometrics bans proposed in US state and federal legislation
Biometric access control and airport security screening company Clear is facing legislative pushback in California from lawmakers who say that…
Smart Engines says new method boosts neural network efficiency by 40%
Scientists from the computer vision software company Smart Engines have announced they have found a way to improve the efficiency…
Governance framework key to trust that enables data-driven policymaking
The UNDP publication Development Advocate has published a new article by Tariq Malik, former chairman of Pakistan’s National Database and…
Fusion Technology wins $159.8M contract for FBI’s CJIS
Fusion Technology (Fusion), an IT provider for U.S. government services, has been awarded a $159.8 million five-year contract with the…
French data regulator sees 35% more privacy complaints
The European Union’s AI Act, age verification and keeping biometrics out of surveillance during the Paris Olympics were among the…
Is it time for an integrated African digital identity?
A leading politician in Kenya is calling for the establishment of an integrated African digital identity in order to foster…
Login.gov Deputy Director Hanna Kim to assume top role in May
The serving deputy director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS)’ Login.gov site will take the helm as director next month, as…
Fingerprint Cards transitions and Supercom on a streak in biometrics providers’ year-ends
Year-end financial results for biometrics providers Fingerprint Cards and Supercom show a stark contrast in momentum, while BIO-key’s delayed results…
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