The G2 Weekly Podcast delivers insights into the world of identity and biometrics. Each week, the podcast will cover important developments in the field, making it a valuable resource for professionals in various sectors.

(April 22, 2025 - April 29, 2025)

• Age Assurance Becomes a Key 'Digital ID Battleground': Driven by rising deepfake threats and urgent calls for online child safety, global regulators and tech companies are rapidly implementing and refining age assurance measures. This push includes new UK regulations, warnings about data over-collection, and innovative systems like Missouri's two-tiered age gate.

• Biometric Deployments Accelerate Amid Privacy Debates: The biometrics sector is vibrant with new partnerships, government eID rollouts (like in Cambodia and Guyana), and expanding commercial use in areas like stadium access. However, intense debates continue in several countries regarding the ethics, regulation, and privacy implications of biometric surveillance, particularly concerning police use.

• Digital Identity and Wallets See Global Advancement: Nations are moving forward with national digital ID systems, digital vehicle registration pilots, and leveraging digital public infrastructure (DPI) like MOSIP and OpenG2P to improve access to government services and financial inclusion. Meanwhile, there are growing calls for Africa to build tech sovereignty in its digital transformation efforts.

• The Identity Security 'Arms Race' Intensifies: With surging demand for secure authentication and rising enterprise identity breaches, innovation in identity verification (IDV), KYC/KYB, and FIDO-based solutions is pushing forward. New tools and partnerships are emerging to bolster fraud defenses, while telco data breaches highlight ongoing threats.

• AI's Dual Role in Identity Security Sparks Scrutiny: AI is critical for developing defenses against deepfakes and injection attacks, identified as a 'rising priority'. Yet, concerns are mounting over AI surveillance, potential biometric failures leading to court victories, a general lack of public trust, and the urgent need for rights-based governance.

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