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IDIAP Joins Third Major EU Project, Gearing Up for Efforts in AI and Digital Identity

The Idiap Research Institute’s Biometrics Security & Privacy group, which gained prominence as Switzerland’s third FIDO-accredited biometrics laboratory, is…

January 31, 2025

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Idaho Considers Digital Driver’s License Bill

Idaho lawmakers are considering new legislation that would enable the state to develop and implement optional electronic driver’s licenses. The bill,…

January 30, 2025

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EU Digital Wallet Consortium Releases New Payment Integration Specifications

The EU Digital Wallet Consortium (EWC) has released version 2.2 of its Request for Comments (RFC) documentation, introducing two new specifications aimed at…

January 29, 2025

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ID Talk: Year in Preview with Danielle VanZandt and Alan Goode

The latest episode of ID Talk brings together Danielle VanZandt, Industry Manager for Frost & Sullivan’s Security Practice, and Alan Goode, CEO and Chief…

January 29, 2025

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What College Campuses Teach Us About Digital ID Adoption

Guest Essay – Rasheed Behrooznia, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Campus ID and Commerce, Transact Campus + CBORD Digital IDs are transforming how…

January 29, 2025

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Humanity Protocol Raises $20M for Palm-Scanning Digital Identity Platform at $1.1B Valuation

Humanity Protocol, a Web3 identity verification platform, has secured $20 million in venture funding at a fully diluted valuation of $1.1 billion. The funding…

January 28, 2025

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Spain Launches €1M Digital Infrastructure Tender for Smart Residences Program

Spain has announced a new procurement initiative worth €1 million to advance its Digital Agenda 2025, focusing on wireless telecommunications systems and…

January 27, 2025

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World Mulls Digital ID System for AI Agents

Sam Altman’s World project, which recently rebranded from Worldcoin to emphasize its focus on identity verification technology, is considering developing a…

January 27, 2025

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AI Update: Hello, Operator?

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 and…

January 24, 2025

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Google Begins Rollout of ‘Identity Check’ Feature for Android Devices

Google has introduced a new security feature called Identity Check, designed to enhance the protection of sensitive information on Android devices. The launch…

January 24, 2025

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