Three in Four Europeans Approve of Police Use of AI: Report
A recent report from IE University in Madrid reveals a considerable level of support for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the police and military across Europe. According to […]
AI and Identity
Meta Brings Back Facial Recognition to Combat ‘Celeb-Bait’ Scams
Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology on Facebook and Instagram to tackle the growing issue of ‘celeb-bait’ scams, where scammers use AI-generated images of celebrities to promote fraudulent schemes. This […]
AI Update: Light vs. Wires, Nuclear vs. Coal, US vs. China
Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: The US Department of Commerce is […]
Rebranded Worldcoin Leans Into Biometric ID, Deepfake Detection
Sam Altman’s digital ID company has rebranded from its cryptocurrency-focused identity as “Worldcoin” to a more streamlined name – “World” – as it pivots towards identity verification technology. This shift, […]
Researchers Launch Compliance Evaluation Framework for EU AI Act
ETH Zurich, INSAIT, and LatticeFlow AI have launched COMPL-AI, the first compliance evaluation framework for Generative AI models under the EU AI Act. The framework provides a technical interpretation of […]
Paravision to Operationalize Deepfake Detection Tech with Five Eyes Partner
Paravision has announced a “major new contract with a Five Eyes government partner”, characterizing it as a move to operationalize a years-long research and development effort focused on deepfake detection. […]
Neglected ‘Alpha’ Channel Opens Door to Attacks on Computer Vision Systems: UTSA Researchers
Recent research from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has uncovered a significant vulnerability in artificial intelligence image recognition systems, including facial recognition and other computer vision applications. […]
AI Update: High Demand, Big Losses, and Grave Warnings
Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: OpenAI may not make a profit […]
DoD Mulls Expedited Acquisition Process for AI Tech
The Department of Defense is considering creating a dedicated acquisition pathway for artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and expedite AI capabilities for military personnel. Federal News Network reports that Young […]
OMB Guidance on AI Procurement Stresses Need to Avoid Bias, Vendor Lock-In
The White House Office of Management and Budget has issued a new formal guidance concerning the procurement of artificial intelligence tools, with important applications for identity technologies. The recently published […]
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