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AI Update: Microsoft Chooses the Nuclear Option

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: Qualcomm has…

September 20, 2024

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AI Update: The Least Funny Part of the Hype Cycle

Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: A new funding…

August 30, 2024

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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…

August 20, 2024

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Microsoft Brings Selfie-based IDV to Business Customers

Microsoft has officially launched its Face Check facial recognition system as part of its Entra digital identification platform, now available to business…

August 14, 2024

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AI Update: Reasoners Within Reach?

Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: TSMC posted a…

July 19, 2024

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Judge Sides with Microsoft in Biometric Privacy Suit Over Illicit Image Scans

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that X (formerly Twitter) violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) through its use of…

June 20, 2024

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AI Update: Superalignment Goes Wayward

Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: xAI is in talks…

May 17, 2024

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Visa Brings Passkeys to Online Payments in Major FIDO Victory

Visa has brought passkeys to payments, announcing that customers can now authorize payments through a biometric scan on their smartphone or computer when…

May 16, 2024

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Seasoned Biometrics Vet Joins ID R&D’s Leadership Team

A biometrics veteran has become the latest member of ID R&D’s executive team: The company has announced the appointment of Peter Martis as its new Vice…

May 6, 2024

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Microsoft Strengthens Ban on Police Use of Azure AI for Facial Recognition

Microsoft has strengthened its restrictions on the use of its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition purposes by law enforcement, with the updated terms…

May 3, 2024

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