Dr. Marina Gavrilova, a professor at U of C, is advancing biometric technologies with a focus on privacy. Her lab seeks to balance public safety needs with ethical concerns surrounding biometric data collection, while also tackling misinformation and bias in AI systems. New initiatives at U of C aim to educate students about trustworthy AI…
Idemia has upgraded its Mobile ID app to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities, aligning with the ADA. Key features include screen reader compatibility, adjustable text size, and voice recognition. The initiative, developed in partnership with Applause, aims to provide an equitable digital identity experience while ensuring user privacy and security through biometric access. Idemia…
eTUNNEL has been awarded a contract by the ITU to provide over one million biometric smart cards for UN organizations. The cards incorporate fingerprint sensors and microchips for secure authentication, with a potential revenue of $75 million over five years. eTUNNEL’s advanced P2N2 biometric engine supports multiple identification methods, with plans for additional biometric products…
The Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) has announced three new focus tracks for the 2024 hackathon, which aim to advance decentralized identity technologies. The tracks include: file-based identity solutions, personhood credentials and AI verifiability, and self-sovereign identity using zero-knowledge proofs. Key sponsors include Pinata, Cheqd, and Trinsic. Pre-registration is now open with further details expected shortly….
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company has launched val-ID, an identity verification tool powered by Intellicheck, to enhance security in real estate transactions. Val-ID validates various forms of identification through multiple verification channels and allows real-time monitoring of IDs. Doma Title Insurance has also partnered with Intellicheck to combat real estate fraud. The technology aims to…
