New York looks at biometric age verification to curb underage sports gambling
The governor of New York State is considering regulating online sports betting with requirements for biometric age checks. In her…
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New York’s proposed age assurance rules ‘clearest and smartest’ to emerge
A new proposal in New York State that aims to lay out age assurance rules for social media is getting…
Unlawful use of facial recognition by police erodes public trust in biometrics
The New York Police Department arrested a protestor in New York City with the help of Clearview AI’s facial recognition…
American mDL uptake suggests digital ID mass adoption caught in the slow lane
Mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) are coming online as the first wave of government-issued digital IDs in the United States. The…
New York senate committee advances ban on police use of biometric surveillance
The New York Senate Internet and Technology Committee has taken a decisive legislative step to confront the rapidly expanding use…
Biometrics in schools ignite debate about privacy versus security
Does biometric tech belong in schools? Some say no, the data privacy risks are too high. Others say yes, to…
Texas is latest US state to consider mobile driver’s license as Arkansas mDL launches
Texas is getting a mobile driver’s license (mDL), if a bill introduced in the state legislature is approved. The tech…
Biometric age assurance legislation in New York targets porn, alcohol
A new senate bill in New York brings the state’s 2025-26 legislative session into the fray on age assurance for…
US Executive Order on mobile driver’s licenses expected this week
The Biden administration is expected to issue an executive order instructing U.S. federal agencies to work towards adopting mobile driver’s…
mDLs accepted at bars, casinos in more US states
The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and…
