AI Update: Light vs. Wires, Nuclear vs. Coal, US vs. China
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 US Department of…
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ID Tech Digest – October 18, 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: Netherlands’…
New Partnerships Signal Flourishing Digital ID Ecosystem
In recent months, digital identity partnerships have seen a surge as companies focus on strengthening identity security, improving user experiences, and…
Android 15 Enhances Security with Passkeys and Theft Protection Features
With the release of Android 15, Google has introduced several new security features, including passkey integration for Pixel devices. Passkeys provide a…
AWS Beats One Claim in BIPA Voiceprint Case as Judge Questions Frivolity
A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed one claim in a biometric privacy lawsuit against Amazon Web Services for the second time. The dismissed claim alleged…
UAE Deepens Investment in Biometric Tech for Travel and Payments
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is significantly expanding its use of biometric technologies, particularly facial recognition and palm vein scanning, to…
Rebranded Worldcoin Leans Into Biometric ID, Deepfake Detection
Sam Altman’s digital ID company has rebranded from its cryptocurrency-focused identity as “Worldcoin” to a more streamlined name – “World” – as it pivots…
Toppan to Buy ASSA ABLOY’s Citizen ID Business
ASSA ABLOY has established an agreement to sell its Citizen ID business to Japan-based Toppan. The Citizen ID business operates under ASSA ABLOY’s HID brand,…
French Court Rules ISPs Must Block Porn Sites That Don’t Use Age Verification
The Paris Court of Appeal has handed down a pivotal decision requiring internet service providers to block access to non-European pornographic websites that…
Netherlands’ Defense Ministry Surveys Market for Border Control Tech
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RfI) aimed at gathering insights into next-generation automated border control…