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Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

2025-11-22 Ian Fleming
Sumsub and NTU Singapore will investigate and prototype watermarking methods tha...
ID-Pal Unveils ID-Detect Enhancements to Counter Surge in Digital Manipulation and Deepfakes

ID-Pal Unveils ID-Detect Enhancements to Counter Surge in Digital Manipulation and Deepfakes

2025-11-22 Per Henrikson
ID-Pal, a leading provider of AI-powered identity verification, has announced a...
Incode Seeks $150–$300M at a ~$3B Valuation

Incode Seeks $150–$300M at a ~$3B Valuation

2025-11-22 Per Henrikson
The company reportedly generates $170 million in annual recurring revenue. Found...
Identy places ABIS in MOSIP marketplace following certification

Identy places ABIS in MOSIP marketplace following certification

2025-11-21 Ian Fleming
Identy.io has completed the MOSIP partner certification process for its automate...
Sumsub announces dual initiatives to strengthen digital trust in Singapore

Sumsub announces dual initiatives to strengthen digital trust in Singapore

2025-11-21 Per Henrikson
This approach reduces the average verification time from around 30 seconds to ab...
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Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

Sumsub signs Deepfake Research Collaboration with NTU Singapore

2025-11-22 Ian Fleming
Sumsub and NTU Singapore will investigate and prototype watermarking methods that deter misuse of personal images on social media platforms, filling a critical gap in digital safety.
ID-Pal Unveils ID-Detect Enhancements to Counter Surge in Digital Manipulation and Deepfakes

ID-Pal Unveils ID-Detect Enhancements to Counter Surge in Digital Manipulation and Deepfakes

ID-Pal, a leading provider of AI-powered identity verification, has announced a major enhancement to its multi-award-winning document-fraud detection feature, ID-Detect, delivering even more powerful defences against digital manipulation generated by AI.
Incode Seeks $150–$300M at a ~$3B Valuation

Incode Seeks $150–$300M at a ~$3B Valuation

The company reportedly generates $170 million in annual recurring revenue. Founded in 2015, Incode previously raised $220 million in a Series B funding round in 2021, which valued the company at $1.25 billion. That investment was led by General Atlantic and SoftBank’s Latin America-focused fund, with additional backing from J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures and Coinbase Ventures.

Identy places ABIS in MOSIP marketplace following certification

Sumsub announces dual initiatives to strengthen digital trust in Singapore

Yoti has launched Yoti Verified Calls for detecting injection attacks during video calls

Market
Commission proposes European Business Wallets to simplify business operations and enhance competitiveness across the EU

Commission proposes European Business Wallets to simplify business operations and enhance competitiveness across the EU

2025-11-20 Per Henrikson
In a significant move towards simplifying business operations across EU, the Commission today proposes a regulation to establish European Business Wallets.
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois

Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois

Illinois residents can now add their driver’s licenses and IDs to Apple Wallet, with Google and Samsung wallet support coming soon. This will allow people to use a digital license or ID to enter a bar, at an airport checkpoint and in other situations.
Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age

Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age

While the developer is doing this for good reasons, it adds further weight to the argument that Apple and Google, rather than individual app developers, should be responsible for age verification.

Italy holds a strong position in the development of the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI), with SPID and CIE/CieID continuing to grow rapidly

New Rubrik Research Finds Identity Resilience is Imperative as AI Wave Floods the Workplace with AI Agents

New Aadhaar App Launched in India

Technology
Reality Defender Unveils Real Suite, Enterprise-Ready Deepfake Detection for Day-One Defense

Reality Defender Unveils Real Suite, Enterprise-Ready Deepfake Detection for Day-One Defense

2025-11-20 Ian Fleming
he Real Suite brings together Reality Defender's most advanced detection technologies, from user-friendly web tools to powerful developer APIs, empowering organizations to detect and stop deepfakes from day one.
AI Agents Need Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Solution

AI Agents Need Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Solution

ZKPs could become the backbone of a new era of trusted AI and digital identity, giving individuals and organizations a way to interact safely and transparently across platforms and borders, argues Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions Network.
Deepfake video deception detection using visual attention-based method

Deepfake video deception detection using visual attention-based method

The key objective of producing artificial digital data is to closely mimic real data. However, because of improper use by malevolent users, the legitimacy of this kind of digital content may be under threat in society.

Metalenz announces Polar ID for Android, a secure face unlock solution that uses polarization sensing

Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints

New Aadhaar app in India: Digital ID, face scan security, key features and benefits

Legal
Bulgarian Leva-To-Euro Exchanges At Post Offices Will Require ID Verification

Bulgarian Leva-To-Euro Exchanges At Post Offices Will Require ID Verification

2025-11-18 Per Henrikson
When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document, which will be checked and copied, Alexander Kirilov, head of security at Bulgarian Posts, explained to BNR.
Deepfakes and AI in the courtroom: Report calls for legal reforms to address a troubling trend

Deepfakes and AI in the courtroom: Report calls for legal reforms to address a troubling trend

The inaugural report of CU Boulder's new Visual Evidence Lab warns that the legal system is unprepared for the flood of video, including AI-enhanced or generated footage, hitting U.S. courtrooms.
Mandatory identity verification for UK companies goes live, giving rise to a "Ghost Director" phenomena

Mandatory identity verification for UK companies goes live, giving rise to a "Ghost Director" phenomena

On Tuesday, Companies House plans to introduce mandatory identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs).

U.S. lawmakers are proposing VPN bans to enforce age verification on adult sites

Thailand brings in stronger ID verification measures to curb identity theft, fraud

Italy and Australia are about to enforce age verification