AI Update: The Poaching Continues
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 White House has…
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New Jersey to Launch Digital Driver’s Licenses with Privacy Protections and 2029 Target Date
New Jersey has officially joined the growing number of U.S. states embracing digital identity, following Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of legislation…
WhoFi Tracks People Using Wi-Fi Signal Distortion, Raising New Privacy Concerns
Researchers at La Sapienza University of Rome have developed a novel surveillance technology that can identify individuals with high accuracy based solely on…
AuthenticID Tackles Rise of GenAI Threat with Identity Fraud Task Force
AuthenticID has established an Identity Fraud Task Force, a specialized internal group designed to proactively combat the rapidly evolving threat landscape. As…
South Africa’s CETA Loses R13M to Failed Biometric System Contracts
South Africa’s Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) has lost at least R13 million through contracts tied to a failed biometric verification…
IDEX Biometrics Raises $2.9M with Private Placement
IDEX Biometrics ASA has announced a fully underwritten private placement to raise NOK 30 million (approximately USD 2.9 million) in gross proceeds. Arctic…
AI Update: Taking the Initiative
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: MiniMax has…
Identity Wallets Drive Major Conversion Gains, Says Authologic Co-Founder
Identity wallets are dramatically improving user onboarding and conversion rates in countries where they’ve been widely adopted, according to Authologic…
Australia’s Audit Office Considers Reviews of Digital ID, CDR, and AI Governance
Australia’s draft 2025–26 audit program includes potential reviews of the country’s flagship digital transformation initiatives, with the Australian National…
Chinese Smartphone Makers Test Under-Display 3D Face Unlock Ahead of Apple
Several Chinese smartphone manufacturers are reportedly testing prototypes that integrate 3D facial recognition sensors beneath the display, eliminating the…