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Oklahoma Could Be First To Pilot AI Monitoring Of Parole And Probation
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a one-year, $2 million pilot with Global Accountability’s Absolute ID platform, which combines facial or fingerprint scans, smartphones, and AI analysis to monitor parolees. The program would cover 300 individuals and 25 to 40 officers, but legislators are debating costs and privacy implications as other states test similar smartphone-based supervision.
UIDAI Sets Phased Aadhaar Service Fee Increases From October 1
India’s UIDAI will raise Aadhaar update fees in two steps, with demographic updates increasing to ₹75 and biometric updates to ₹125 from October 1, 2025. A second adjustment in 2028 will set the fees at ₹90 and ₹150, while enrolment remains free and mandatory biometric updates for children aged five to seven and 15 to 17 continue at no cost.
WA Police Chief Backs Exploring Retail Facial Recognition As Privacy Fight Intensifies
Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch has suggested that retailer-run facial recognition could help identify offenders, including those on sex-offender registers. His comments follow a ruling by Australia’s privacy regulator that Kmart’s earlier use of the technology violated the Privacy Act, reinforcing scrutiny of commercial deployments.
Saudi Schools Roll Out Voiceprint Attendance For Teachers Via Hudoori App
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has introduced a voiceprint attendance feature for teachers using the Hudoori app, requiring enrollment of short phrases for verification at clock-in and clock-out. The system also supports facial recognition and fingerprints, aiming to streamline workforce management and reduce reliance on shared hardware.
UK Government Poised To Announce Digital ID As Part Of Immigration Strategy
Reports suggest Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce a national digital ID program as part of an immigration strategy during the Labour Party conference. The proposal would issue digital IDs for status checks such as right-to-work and right-to-rent, complementing the UK’s trust framework and digitised immigration processes.
Invixium To Showcase Full Portfolio At Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025 With Vision 2030 Focus
Invixium will exhibit its biometric access control and workforce management devices at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025 in Riyadh from September 29 to October 1. The company links the showcase to Vision 2030 initiatives and recent Saudi projects, including a memorandum with Aramco and deployments at King Fahd International Airport.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team