Davos discusses digital wallets, AI economy
This year’s Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) is bringing not only tense trade talks between the U.S. and Europe but…
World Economic Forum
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ASEAN updates guidance on deepfakes
The threat of deepfakes is entering high-level discussions from Southeast Asia to Davos. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
Can digital identity wallets fix the identity theft and AI deepfake fraud problem?
As AI becomes a staple of the fraudster’s toolkit, driving an uptick in identity theft and deepfake fraud, some are…
Link EU digital ID wallet to social media accounts to end anonymity: Spanish PM
Social media accounts held in the European Union should be linked to EU Digital Identity Wallets to prevent anonymity, Spanish…
Identification for development: A Who’s Who
Identification for development, sometimes styled as “ID4D,” is a global initiative that seeks to provide legal identity for the 850…
South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example
As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…
World Bank urged to include underserved, multinationals in DPI planning
As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings unfolded over the weekend, global policymakers addressed the widening…
DPI for social protection should prioritize community resilience, equality
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has made the case for digital public infrastructure (DPI) that builds community resilience and improved…
EDISON Alliance connects over 1 billion people to digital services worldwide
The EDISON Alliance, an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum, has so far connected over one billion people, across…
Azerbaijan plans rapid digital ID adoption to boost economy
Azerbaijan is planning to have 1 million citizens using digital identities by the end of 2026, the country’s Ministry of…
