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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: OpenAI unveiled its…
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ID Tech Digest – December 20, 2024
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: NEXT FAP30…
Pakistan to Launch Facial Recognition System for Elderly Pensioners in 2025
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced plans to implement a facial recognition system specifically designed for…
German Regulator Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data Over GDPR Violations
[Editor’s note 12/23/24: This article has been updated to include a response from Chief Legal and Privacy Officer at Tools for Humanity, Damien Kieren. Also,…
Audit Flags Transparency Issues, Bureaucratic Delays in FBI’s Facial Recognition and AI Adoption
An audit recently released on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified significant challenges in…
Germany’s GIZ Launches Digital Identity and E-Services Platform Tender in Benin
Germany’s development agency, GIZ, has launched a tender for advancing digital public services in Benin, marking a significant expansion of digital identity…
AuthID Partners with EinStrong Foundation to Secure Charitable Aid Distribution
AuthID has partnered with the EinStrong Foundation to implement authentication technology in philanthropic operations. The collaboration builds on AuthID’s…
Little Rock Police Documents Reveal Facial Recognition Policy Despite Previous Denials
The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) maintains policies that permit the use of facial recognition technology in specific felony investigations, according…
Cyta Adopts Cyprus Government’s Digital ID System for Customer Verification
Cyta, Cyprus’ leading telecommunications provider, announced the adoption of the government’s digital identity verification system through the “Digital…
NEXT FAP30 Fingerprint Sensor Sees ‘Strong and Positive Feedback’ in Sampling
NEXT Biometrics has completed its first FAP30 fingerprint engineering samples, and is seeing a strong initial response. “Following several successful meetings…