States Advance Facial Recognition Laws Amid Absence of U.S. Federal Regulation
In the absence of a comprehensive federal framework, U.S. states are advancing their own facial recognition regulations, creating a patchwork of laws that vary…
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AI Update: Midjourney Catch-Up
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: Meta has struck a…
Report: Global Biometric Payment Card Market Set for Rapid Growth to 2035
The global biometric payment cards market is forecast to grow from $321.9 million in 2025 to $6.47 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of…
A Look Back at Identity Week Europe and What It Signals for D.C.
With Identity Week America 2025 just a couple of weeks away, the identity industry is preparing to gather in Washington D.C. for one of the year’s most…
Biometrics Institute Survey Highlights Growth in Law Enforcement Use, Deepfake Concerns, and Education Gap
The Biometrics Institute’s latest Annual Industry Survey reports a notable increase in the use of biometrics in policing and law enforcement. While artificial…
South Africa Expands Digital ID Bank Partnership with Absa and Discovery
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is expanding its digital partnership program by adding Absa and Discovery Bank, bringing the total number of…
Rights Groups Urge Police Scotland to Halt Live Facial Recognition Rollout
Fourteen rights and racial justice organizations have issued a joint statement calling on Police Scotland to abandon its planned implementation of live facial…
Malaysia Airlines First in Southeast Asia to Launch Amadeus Travel Ready
Malaysia Airlines has become the first carrier in Southeast Asia to implement the Amadeus Travel Ready solution, marking a major step in digital and biometric…
M.A.C. Cosmetics Faces BIPA Class Action Over Virtual Try-On Tool
M.A.C. Cosmetics is facing a class action lawsuit in Illinois over its use of virtual try-on technology, with allegations that the company violated state…
WEX Adopts Trulioo Biometrics to Streamline KYC for European Fuel Card Customers
WEX, a global payments and fleet management company, is partnering with Trulioo to introduce automated identity verification for its European fuel card…