Ethiopian PM hails digital ID as driver of ‘Digital Ethiopia 2025’ strategy
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has praised technologies such as the Fayda digital ID which are driving the digital transformation…
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Robots that know if we’re sad or happy are coming
Many of us are already talking to our smart devices as if they are humans. In the future, smart devices…
Legal consequences and changes for LEI in Australia, UK, China
Australia sees its first lawsuit for failing to comply with legal entity verification regulations while the UK mulls more LEI…
Pakistan to deport 600K Afghans with refugee ID cards
Pakistan has announced its intention to expel about 600,000 Afghan citizens, an official confirmed through media reports. The deportation drive,…
New moves to spur financial inclusion in Central, East Africa
Two events – a workshop in Central Africa and a partnership deal in East Africa – recently happened with the…
Dubai deploys AI robot police for scofflaw cyclists
Riding your bicycle without a helmet in Dubai may soon attract the AI-powered gaze of a robotic policeman. The city…
Empowering inclusivity: NADRA’s doorstep digital ID service for persons with disabilities
In response to the need for accessibility for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan, the National Database and Registration Authority…
Biometrics projects scaling up through open-source releases, big money deals
Scaling biometrics projects is the theme of the most-read articles of the past week on Biometric Update, with lofty ambitions…
Retail biometrics roll outs expand to bodegas and enrollment app
Retail biometrics are growing rapidly, but stakeholder consultation, testing, and policy development must be prioritized to guard against the technology’s…
Brits support police use of biometrics technology but only if its regulated: survey
British citizens support police use of biometric identification and verification systems – but they remain skeptical about private organizations’ use…
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