ID Talk: Danielle VanZandt on AI, Fingerprints, and How Market Research Actually Works
Friend of the show Danielle VanZandt joins the podcast this week to share insights from the recent Identiverse event and from her research more broadly. In her…
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Fiji Plans National Digital ID Program
The Fijian government is preparing a national digital ID program, officials have announced. A “National Digital Identification (ID) Program” was discussed in a…
Scots Under Arrest Now Get Biometric Info Leaflets
Police Scotland has started distributing an information leaflet to all individuals in police custody who have their biometric data collected following an…
Secretive Group Details Russia’s Biometric Surveillance Apparatus in New Report
A secretive group that appears to be based in Russia has published a comprehensive new report on the country’s state surveillance apparatus, including an…
New Laser Tech Could Enable More Power-efficient Facial Recognition
A new research report from FLEET, an interdisciplinary research team based in Australia, details a major advancement in laser technology, showcasing a level of…
Amazon Rekognition Quietly Scanned Thousands of UK Train Travelers: Report
Thousands of train travelers in the UK had their faces scanned by Amazon’s AI software during widespread trials over the past two years, according to a Wired…
Signicat Adds 3D Face-scanning to MobileID System
Signicat’s flagship mobile ID solution is getting a biometric upgrade, with the company delivering a new “Face Authentication” feature. The company’s MobileID…
Bill Mandating TSA Report on Digital IDs Advances to House
Bipartisan legislation aimed at studying the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of digital identification systems has advanced to the House…
Five Eyes Data-Sharing Has Dramatically Expanded with Limited Oversight: Report
A ‘Five Eyes’ data-sharing scheme has dramatically expanded in recent years with little oversight, according to a new investigative report from RNZ. What began…
South Africa’s Airport Authority Begins Biometric Upgrade
A project to bring a biometric upgrade to South Africa’s airports has gotten underway and appears to be on track, according to a new report. Airports Company…