Limited use of mobile biometrics, data analysis weakens immigration enforcement, US lawmakers told
At a recent House subcommittee hearing, experts and former U.S. homeland security officials testifying on the evolving role of technology…
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Reach of Musk, DOGE’s federal data access sets off privacy, security alarms
Led by tech billionaire Elon Musk and a shadowy team believed to be under his control, the United States DOGE…
Trump, Musk, and their dangerous AI-driven government overhaul
In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration, under the significant influence of billionaire Elon Musk, is reshaping the…
DeepSeek seen as adversarial AI that poses destabilizing threat to global data security
The recent emergence of China’s DeepSeek AI has sent ripples across the global technology landscape, igniting a fierce debate over…
Trump’s homeland security picks could have lasting impact on border biometrics
Donald Trump’s leadership picks for homeland security signals a potentially significant shift in border security strategy, particularly as it applies…
Taiwan warns citizens against obtaining Chinese ID cards
The government of Taiwan is warning its citizens against applying for documents in Mainland China, fearing that the country could…
DoD awards contract for deepfake detection to Hive
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a U$2.4 million contract for deepfake detection of video, image, and audio content…
Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis’ personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…
DHS releases framework for the use of AI in critical infrastructure
In the absence of “no comprehensive regulation” for the use of AI by the U.S. critical infrastructure sector, the Department…
St Kitts & Nevis launches new biometric passport
A new era has started in St Kitts and Nevis as the country has seen the launch of a biometric…
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