UK-based Keyless has excelled in NIST’s biometric face verification evaluation, ranking among the top 50 developers in Mugshot-Mugshot and top 75 in Visa-Border categories. The company’s Zero-Knowledge Biometrics technology prioritizes user privacy, ensuring no biometric data storage. This performance highlights the growing relevance of privacy in biometric solutions within the identity verification sector. Keyless, a…
A change in White House leadership may influence the implementation of AI-driven biometrics in law enforcement, guided by Executive Order 14074. This order emphasizes accountability, as illustrated by a federal report evaluating the use of biometrics in policing. UK researchers from the AiPAS project offer insights into accountability metrics that align global practices in engaging…
Innovatrics’ updated algorithm for latent fingerprint identification has achieved rank 1 in the NIST ELFT, recording a 98.2% hit rate. It excelled in the FBI-provided dataset, demonstrating low FNIR and FPIR rates. The algorithm also delivered top accuracy against the DoD’s largest dataset. Matus Kapusta praised the achievement as a testament to Innovatrics’ commitment to…
U.S. airports are poised to implement touchless biometric identification technologies, with advancements toward complete digital journeys for travelers expected within the next decade. Key players, including Idemia North America and various airlines, are focusing on facilitating fast and secure airport processes through biometric verification, while navigating challenges related to funding, privacy, and procedural changes. The…
India is considering using facial recognition to identify deceased and unidentified individuals, as proposed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance investigative efficiency and comes amid global advancements in forensic identification technology, including its use in identifying migrant deaths and other humanitarian applications. Notably, innovations are…
Nuggets has launched two products to enhance AI agent authentication: Private Personal AI and Verified Identity for AI Agents. These solutions allow AI agents to perform tasks securely while maintaining user privacy through decentralized identifiers and blockchain technology, addressing the growing need for accountability in software automation. Nuggets, a decentralized digital identity and payments platform,…
Biometric fare collection technologies are transforming public transit by utilizing unique human biological features for ticketless, contactless access. Technologies such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, iris recognition, palm vein scanning, voice recognition, and behavioral biometrics enhance efficiency, security, and accessibility, despite challenges like privacy concerns and implementation costs. Cities worldwide are implementing these systems, signaling…
2024 has witnessed significant M&A activity in biometrics and digital identity, emphasizing consolidation and strategic acquisitions by companies to leverage biometric technologies in various sectors, particularly travel. As the industry evolves towards integrating physical and digital identity solutions, increased investments and innovations are anticipated in 2025, especially around digital wallets and identity verification technologies. As…
Idemia Smart Identity’s biometrics service received OSIA Qualified status, ensuring its interoperability with identity management systems. CertiPath’s IdentityManager achieved FIDO2 certification for passwordless authentication solutions. Invixium is now certified under the LenelS2 access control system, showcasing its biometric integration capabilities. These advancements underscore the importance of standards in the evolving biometrics landscape. Idemia Smart Identity…
The U.S. is witnessing a rise in mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) and digital IDs as New York and West Virginia adopt these technologies for age verification and ID checks. The New York Mobile ID has over 100,000 users, while the West Virginia mID app offers residents digital access to their driver’s licenses. More states are…
