Another attempt to establish a regulatory framework for the police use of facial recognition in California has failed. California Assembly Bill 1814 (AB 1814) was introduced by Assembly Member Phil Ting near the start of this year. The bill … [Read more...] about California FRT Opponents Shoot Down Another Regulatory Effort
Thales Exec Elected IBIA Chair
Neville Pattinson, who serves as the Head of Business Development and Strategic Marketing at Thales Group's Digital Identity & Security Biometric Solutions division, has been elected as the Chair of the International Biometrics + Identity … [Read more...] about Thales Exec Elected IBIA Chair
Identity News Digest – August 21, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Apple Cracks Open the Door to iPhone NFC, SE Apple plans to allow developers access to its … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 21, 2024
IDEMIA, SpruceID, MATTR Among NIST NCCoE’s mDL Project Partners
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has established a collaborative research and development agreement (CRADA) with 15 technology providers and industry experts to launch the initial use case for its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) … [Read more...] about IDEMIA, SpruceID, MATTR Among NIST NCCoE’s mDL Project Partners
FIDO Unveils Agenda for Authenticate 2024 Conference
The FIDO Alliance has released the agenda for Authenticate 2024, its industry conference dedicated to user authentication. The event will take place from October 14-16 at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, with options for … [Read more...] about FIDO Unveils Agenda for Authenticate 2024 Conference
Positioning for US Growth, TrustGrid Names New COO
TrustGrid has named Brett Kelsey as its new COO, helping to position the firm as an up-and-coming provider of decentralized digital identity solutions. Kelsey comes to the firm after having served as President and COO of the cybersecurity firm … [Read more...] about Positioning for US Growth, TrustGrid Names New COO
Biometrics Institute Charts Growth of Multimodal Biometrics, Rising Influence of AI
The Biometrics Institute's latest research reveals six percent growth in multimodal biometrics in 2024, highlighting the industry's shift towards using multiple biometric modalities for enhanced security. The trend reflects a growing … [Read more...] about Biometrics Institute Charts Growth of Multimodal Biometrics, Rising Influence of AI
Researchers Spanning Harvard, OpenAI Propose ‘Personhood Credentials’ to Counter AI Deception Online
A group of prominent academics and researchers are advocating for a new approach to digital ID and online identity in an age when artificial intelligence has effectively passed the Turing Test. In a paper titled "Personhood credentials: … [Read more...] about Researchers Spanning Harvard, OpenAI Propose ‘Personhood Credentials’ to Counter AI Deception Online
iiDENTIFii Comes to Azure Marketplace
iiDENTIFii, a biometric technology company based in Cape Town, has now brought its tech to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, extending its availability to a broader audience. The Microsoft Azure Marketplace is an online store that offers a wide … [Read more...] about iiDENTIFii Comes to Azure Marketplace
Biometric Authentication Enables India’s First ‘Grain ATM’
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha Government have introduced India's first 24-hour grain dispensing machine, known as the 'Grain ATM,' in Bhubaneswar. The initiative (named "Annapurti", which translates to "fulfiller … [Read more...] about Biometric Authentication Enables India’s First ‘Grain ATM’
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