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UK Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner Resigns

The United Kingdom’s Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has abruptly announced his resignation, jolting the country’s regulatory landscape for…

August 8, 2024

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Indonesia’s “INA Pass” Digital ID to Use Selfie Biometrics for Registration

Indonesia is developing a digital identity system that will provide a single sign-on gateway for citizens to access various government services. The “INA Pass”…

August 7, 2024

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Major BIPA Amendment Signed Into Law

A game-changing amendment to Illinois’ biometric privacy law is now officially on the books. On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law…

August 5, 2024

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AI Update: Voicing Concerns

Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Investment in…

August 2, 2024

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UK PM Looks to Expand Police Facial Recognition Amid Knife Attack Riots

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that facial recognition technology could have an even more prominent role in policing amid unrest…

August 2, 2024

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Kamala Harris Voice Clone Stokes Deepfake Concern

A video using artificial intelligence to clone the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked concerns about the potential for AI to mislead voters as…

August 1, 2024

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Apple’s Mobile ID Touches Down in Ohio

Travelers in Ohio can now use their Apple Wallet to store a digital version of their state ID or driver’s license and pass through TSA security checkpoints at…

August 1, 2024

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China Proposes Digital ID for Use with ISPs

A draft document published by the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China proposes that Chinese citizens could use digital IDs…

August 1, 2024

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VIDEO: Let’s Meet Some Deepfakes

In my role as FindBiometrics’ Editor in Chief, I write a lot about deepfake technology and the fight against it, particularly with respect to detecting…

July 31, 2024

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Key Face ID Component Maker Plans Taiwan IPO

The maker of a key component in Apple’s facial recognition technology is preparing an Initial Public Offering on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. And after…

July 31, 2024

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