Tools for Humanity faces tough questions in Kenya Worldcoin inquiry
The standoff between Kenyan officials and crypto-ID firm Worldcoin continues, with both sides raising the stakes to defend their positions….
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Worldcoin boom hits a wall in Kenya, despite CEO’s pleas
Worldcoin continues to push its iris-scanning biometric capture system in Kenya. This week it was reported that Alex Blania, the…
Worldcoin has a good story to tell but not the one world regulators are interested in
Without judging the significance or veracity of the successes that digital ID organization Worldcoin’s executives have claimed this summer, the…
Pixsur wants to make iris recognition affordable for small businesses
China-based iris biometrics company Pixsur, which provided its technology for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, wants businesses to start…
Jordan’s drive for digital govt services reaches 40% completion
Jordan’s digital transformation efforts are said to have reached the 40 percent mark, with more than 500,000 citizens now using…
PRIVO and Atomic Biometrics partner on biometric parental permission without retained PII
Privacy Vaults Online (PRIVO), a Virginia based FTC Safe Harbor company focused on protecting children’s privacy and obtaining parents’ permission,…
Apple files patents to enhance iris biometrics authenticator, let systems read lips
Apple has had three patent applications published that could enhance its biometric authenticator Optic ID feature and equip its devices…
Worldcoin biometric enrollment frenzy sparks raid, concerns
As questions continue to arise about Sam Altman’s Worldcoin venture, one thing is certain: we will be hearing a lot…
Macau tests iris recognition at border crossings
China’s gambling enclave Macau has started its second test phase for iris recognition at border crossings. After installing 500 iris…
Worldcoin to make iris biometrics device design available to developers
Worldcoin, the company that aims to enroll the whole world in its World ID digital identity service, is exploring the…
