Trends in Biometrics and Digital Identity M&A: Insights for 2024 and Beyond

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…

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Developing Ethical AI for Border Management: Insights from EU Projects

The European Union is testing ethical AI technologies for border management through projects Odysseus and FlexiCross, focusing on biometric identification and risk mitigation. While aiming to enhance security, the projects address ethical concerns such as bias in algorithmic decision-making and traveler anxiety from surveillance. Compliance frameworks are being developed to ensure adherence to EU regulations….

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