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AI agent delegation via MCP has gaps a Murderbot could walk through

By Chris Burt

- The introduction of Model Context Protocol (MCP) open standard developed by Anthropic has advanced the data-sharing capabilities of AI agents…

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Corsight revealed as facial recognition supplier for Canadian police bodycam trial

By Chris Burt

- The face biometrics algorithms used by police in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on body-worn cameras during a recent trial is supplied…

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UK to deploy biometric ID in prisons after 179 released in error

By Masha Borak

- The UK government has announced the digitalization of the prison system, with a new biometric ID system aimed at preventing…

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Following IPO, ROC is investing in homegrown security for US market

By Joel R. McConvey

- In February, Colorado-based biometrics and vision AI provider ROC closed the first big biometrics IPO of 2026, raising just over…

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Alcohol retailers awaiting digital age checks lay out what they want from a solution

By Joel R. McConvey

- It’s clear how age assurance providers feel about age check technology. But what are UK retailers looking for from biometric…

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Yoti, Luciditi demo interoperable age check at 2026 GAASS

By Joel R. McConvey

- At the 2026 Global Age Assurance Summit in Manchester, UK providers Yoti and Luciditi have successfully demonstrated how interoperable digital…

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FPC CEO expects biometrics growth, efficiency, capital gains from Precise merger

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Fingerprint Cards (FPC) CEO Adam Philpott believes the company’s planned merger with Precise Biometrics will create a far more competitive…

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UK social engineering scams jump 62% as fraud tactics shift: BioCatch

By Masha Borak

- While the United States is battling with credit card fraud and identity theft, UK consumers are being targeted by increased…

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Digital health systems keep failing. The fix isn’t more tech, it’s designing with and for people

By Lara Tabac and Carlie Congdon

- By Lara Tabac and Carlie Congdon of Vital Strategies Governments around the world are pouring resources into digital health and…

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Maritime Passport prepares to launch digital wallet for seafarers' ID management

By Ayang Macdonald

- The idea of a global digital credential management system for seafarers continues to gain traction, and was considered at a…

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Following IPO, ROC is investing in homegrown security for US market
Wizz, Tech Coalition talk child online safety with Biometric Update Podcast
Marshall Scholar tells BU Podcast how to fix the age assurance debate
Socure’s Deepanker Saxena breaks down how to spot fake job candidates
UK social engineering scams jump 62% as fraud tactics shift: BioCatch
Masha Borak |
AI agent delegation via MCP has gaps a Murderbot could walk through
Chris Burt |
Yoti, Luciditi demo interoperable age check at 2026 GAASS
Joel R. McConvey |
UK to deploy biometric ID in prisons after 179 released in error
Masha Borak |
Alcohol retailers awaiting digital age checks lay out what they want from a solution
Joel R. McConvey |
Maritime Passport prepares to launch digital wallet for seafarers’ ID management
Ayang Macdonald |
Corsight revealed as facial recognition supplier for Canadian police bodycam trial
Chris Burt |
SecuGen’s MOSIP-certified fingerprint devices ready for commercial deployments
Ayang Macdonald |
UK payroll provider deal brings Credas’ biometric right to work checks to 150K
Chris Burt |
Intercede now supports Idemia PS devices for unified FIDO, PKI credential management
Chris Burt |
Philippines plans ID verification for healthcare with PhilSys integration
Masha Borak |
Inaugural Age Assurance Industry Awards crown winners at gala
Joel R. McConvey |
Regula improves consistency in complex document forensics with 4308M spectral comparator upgrade
Lu-Hai Liang |
Kazakhstan adopts palm‑vein biometrics for banking in national deployment
Lu-Hai Liang |
GAO warns federal AI procurement is repeating the same mistakes
Anthony Kimery |
Idaho law limits use of digital ID, bans compelled adoption
Anthony Kimery |
Rhode Island bills push age verification, limits for minors online
Anthony Kimery |
iDen2, Carahsoft deal brings decentralized digital identity platform to US agencies
Lu-Hai Liang |
Breaking down the European Commission’s white label age verification app
Joel R. McConvey |
Innovatrics’ VC backs biometric driver monitoring startup Mettis AI
Masha Borak |

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FPC CEO expects biometrics growth, efficiency, capital gains from Precise merger

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Fingerprint Cards (FPC) CEO Adam Philpott believes the company’s planned merger with Precise Biometrics will create a far more competitive…

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Following IPO, ROC is investing in homegrown security for US market
Joel R. McConvey |
Wizz, Tech Coalition talk child online safety with Biometric Update Podcast
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Marshall Scholar tells BU Podcast how to fix the age assurance debate
Joel R. McConvey |
MOSIP community shares practical digital identity deployment lessons at Connect 2026
Chris Burt |
Socure’s Deepanker Saxena breaks down how to spot fake job candidates
Joel R. McConvey |
ID4Africa prioritizes digital identity ecosystems to center users at upcoming AGM
Chris Burt |
Who holds the keys to digital sovereignty? It might not be who you think
Chris Burt |
Authologic: EU is facing ‘cold start’ with EUDI Wallet
Masha Borak |

Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Digital health systems keep failing. The fix isn’t more tech, it’s designing with and for people

By Lara Tabac and Carlie Congdon

- By Lara Tabac and Carlie Congdon of Vital Strategies Governments around the world are pouring resources into digital health and…

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GenAI fraud makes zero-knowledge proofs non-negotiable
Jarek Sygitowicz |
The role of intent in securing AI agents
Itamar Apelblat |
EU Cyber Resilience Act reshapes biometric access systems
Eduard de Knegt |
Just because they can – the biometric conundrum for law enforcement
Fraser Sampson |
After BankID: Why the identity industry’s architecture problem can’t be patched
Alan Lui |
Apple’s age verification move is bigger than it looks
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Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Digital ID trust cannot be fully automated, it needs the human layer: GITEX Africa panel

By Ayang Macdonald

- A panel at the recent GITEX Africa 2026 event, which took place from April 7–9 in the imperial Moroccan city…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Digital infrastructure development dominates Africa’s policy priorities: Carnegie Brief
Ayang Macdonald |
PhD talk asks how to avoid colonialist structures in digital public infrastructure
Joel R. McConvey |
GovTech panel on DPI cautions on dogmatic digitalization
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MOSIP community shares practical digital identity deployment lessons at Connect 2026
Chris Burt |
UNDP highlights how digital wallets, QR codes are strengthening human security
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