Ian Fleming

LSEG Introduces World-Check Verify, Embedded Screening for Frictionless Payments and Compliance, Powered by AWS

2025-09-30 Ian Fleming

LSEG Risk Intelligence today announces the launch of World-Check Verify, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) — a next-generation, cloud-native screening API built to embed compliance directly into payment and onboarding flows.

Ohio Enacts Mandatory Age Verification for Adult Sites in 2025

2025-09-29 Ian Fleming

Ohio has enacted mandatory age verification for adult content starting September 30, 2025, joining over 20 states to protect minors, with fines up to $10,000 daily for non-compliance. Critics highlight privacy risks from data collection and potential internet fragmentation. VPNs offer workarounds but face scrutiny and limitations.

Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time

2025-09-28 Ian Fleming

An early projection shows voters are evenly split over the policy, which has already been rejected once before.

Ohio is the next US state to to receive age verification laws

2025-09-27 Ian Fleming

24 states now require adults to prove they're over 18 to access certain online content

AI-generated voices now indistinguishable from real human voices

2025-09-25 Ian Fleming

Many people still think of AI-generated speech as sounding “fake” or unconvincing and easily told apart from human voices.

Apple Confirms iOS 26 Wallet Passport Feature is Coming in 2025

2025-09-25 Ian Fleming

Apple updated the release timing wording of Digital ID on its iOS 26 features page. "Digital ID will be coming later this year with US passports only," an announcement reads.

Mycroft Emerges From Stealth with $3.5MM Seed Round With Its AI Security and Compliance Officer

2025-09-25 Ian Fleming

Mycroft, the agentic AI platform that acts as a Security and Compliance Officer, today emerged from stealth with USD $3.5 million in new funding.

Romania scales back digital IDs as Costa Rica unveils new app

2025-09-23 Ian Fleming

Romania trims digital ID rollout after budget cuts, as Costa Rica debuts a nationwide mobile digital ID app developed with KOMSCO.

Clearview AI is building a deepfake detection tool

2025-09-22 Ian Fleming

The company, which sells its technology to several government agencies including the FBI, aims to have the tool ready for customers by the end of 2025.

Vietnam Shuts Down Millions of Bank Accounts Over Biometric Rules

2025-09-22 Ian Fleming

Vietnam has begun a sweeping crackdown on bank accounts that fail to comply with its new mandatory facial biometric identification system, sparking debate over financial inclusion and whether cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer a viable alternative for affected users.

Brazilian Unico Acquires U.S.-based Brand OwnID, Leader in Passwordless Decentralized Authentication

2025-09-22 Ian Fleming

Unico Acquires U.S.-based Brand OwnID, Leader in Passwordless Decentralized Authentication, Aiming to Offer the World's Most Accurate and Frictionless Identity Solutions

FUJIFILM launches Generative AI-powered “FUJIFILM IWpro Intelligent Data Capture Option”

2025-09-22 Ian Fleming

IWpro Intelligent Data Capture Option, a new feature for its FUJIFILM IWpro cloud service designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This new option leverages generative AI to extract and structure data from business documents and is available from September 22.

Posts by Ian Fleming:

LSEG Introduces World-Check Verify, Embedded Screening for Frictionless Payments and Compliance, Powered by AWS

Ohio Enacts Mandatory Age Verification for Adult Sites in 2025

Switzerland votes on electronic identity cards for second time

Ohio is the next US state to to receive age verification laws

AI-generated voices now indistinguishable from real human voices

Apple Confirms iOS 26 Wallet Passport Feature is Coming in 2025

Mycroft Emerges From Stealth with $3.5MM Seed Round With Its AI Security and Compliance Officer

Romania scales back digital IDs as Costa Rica unveils new app

Clearview AI is building a deepfake detection tool

Vietnam Shuts Down Millions of Bank Accounts Over Biometric Rules

Brazilian Unico Acquires U.S.-based Brand OwnID, Leader in Passwordless Decentralized Authentication

FUJIFILM launches Generative AI-powered “FUJIFILM IWpro Intelligent Data Capture Option”

Identiv Expands ID-Safe NFC Tag Portfolio to Enable Secure Product Authentication, Tamper Detection, and Traceability

Zoom, Tinder adopt Sam Altman-backed World ID to verify human users

Experian UK strengthens its leading digital verification capabilities with the addition of Konfir

Experian UK strengthens its leading digital verification capabilities with the addition of Konfir

Driving licence changes launching this year will see digital ID rolled out for millions of Britons