Philippines shows quick mDL deployment is possible, while States creep forward
The U.S. is seeing developments on adoption of mobile driver’s licenses and digital ID. But it is not moving as…
California
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Facial recognition coming to LA transit after passenger fatally stabbed
Transit officials in Los Angeles have triggered an emergency procurement designation over the stabbing of a 66-year-old woman in the…
California bill on social media authentication targets election meddling
California has enacted Senate Bill 1228 on user authentication, part of a larger legislative package designed to protect the state’s…
Voters likely pass facial recognition freedoms for police in San Francisco
In a move that is not particularly surprising, California lawmakers are pushing along legislation that would tighten rules on police…
California facial recognition bill aims to keep citizens safe from false arrests
San Francisco assembly member Phil Ting has introduced AB 1814, a bill that would prevent police from using facial recognition…
LAPD plans to include private cameras in 10K-strong surveillance network
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) intends to develop a new surveillance center that will give police centralized access to…
California couldn’t find the right vendor, so it bootstrapped its mDL
In the forever war between build and buy, build largely won in the state of California when elected leaders decided…
California watchdog has strong words for Clearview, but CEO says they’re mistaken
A consumer watchdog is barking loudly at Clearview AI and its facial recognition system, with a new letter to California’s…
AI deciders targeted for regulation in California
California regulators have published draft rules for automated decision making. Broad and sweeping guidelines would govern consumer access and opt-out…
California, Iowa make progress on mDLs, Australian states see delays
U.S. states Iowa and California are taking strides in expanding the availability and acceptance of their mobile driver’s licenses, while…
