Technology

New image signature can survive cropping, stop deepfakes from hijacking trust

2025-12-09 Per Henrikson

Moca Network launches gamified digital identity system MocaProof - BlockchainGamerBiz

2025-12-08 Per Henrikson

Deepfake detection startup imper.ai launches with $28M in funding

2025-12-08 Per Henrikson

10 (Not So) Hidden Dangers of Age Verification

2025-12-08 Ian Fleming

It’s nearly the end of 2025, and half of the US and the UK now require you to upload your ID or scan your face to watch “sexual content.” A handful of states and Australia now have various requirements to verify your age before you can create a social media account.

YouTube deepfake detection tool could see Google using creators' faces to train AI bots

2025-12-02 Per Henrikson

The tool gives YouTube users the option to submit a video of their face so the platform can flag uploads that include unauthorized deepfakes of their likeness. Creators can then request that the AI-generated doppelgangers be taken down.

Namirial among Europe’s first to secure certification for remote ID proofing under new eIDAS 2 rules

2025-12-01 Per Henrikson

The company confirmed that its Namirial Onboarding suite has been assessed and certified as compliant with Article 24 and the ETSI TS 119 461 v2.1.1 standard; requirements that will become compulsory across the EU beginning in May 2026.

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

2025-11-20 Per Henrikson

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

2025-11-18 Per Henrikson

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

2025-11-14 Per Henrikson

The tech was initially showcased two years ago, and it uses a custom imaging system that uses polarization sensing to deliver a secure face unlock solution.

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

2025-11-12 Per Henrikson

Apple Watch and iPhone owners in the United States will now be able to carry a copy of their U.S. passport on their device, which they can then use at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 U.S. airports when traveling domestically.

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

2025-11-10 Ian Fleming

The UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app. The app will allow users to carry their Aadhar card digitally on their smartphone, negating the need to carry the physical card for verification. The app also comes with security features such as biometrics and face scanning.