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.

(June 3, 2025 - June 10, 2025)

• Discover the struggles of Login.gov in modernizing federal digital identity efforts.

• Explore the landmark biometric privacy case, United States v. Brown, and its constitutional implications.

• Unpack the tensions behind Texas's assertive age verification law and the global policy divides it highlights.

• Learn about the significant "unhappy path" costs highlighted by a Women In Identity study, impacting global businesses due to IDV friction.

• Get the scoop on major funding rounds and strategic acquisitions, including PopID's equity financing and OneSpan's move to accelerate FIDO leadership with the acquisition of Nok Nok Labs. Mid-size players are also exploring acquisition as a growth path.

• Hear about advancements in Travel and Border Control, from TSA's new wearable sensors to Macao enabling iris-based clearance and concerns over Europe's EES deployment delays.

• Stay updated on the latest in Biometrics, including momentum in liveness detection, performance wins by key players, and Amazon's surprising pull-back from voice biometrics.

• Understand the escalating threat of deepfake operations, such as iProov's uncovering of "Grey Nickel," and urgent conversations on trust and AI governance. Paravision's "Deepfake Detection 2.0" is among new strategies emerging.

• See how biometric deployment is on the rise globally, from New Orleans to New Zealand.

• Witness the surge in the age assurance debate, linked to regulations around online content and sales.

• Find out how the ID Proofing, KYC, and FIDO ecosystem is expanding, with new AI-based solutions and a push for passkey adoption.

• Learn about persisting data breach concerns, highlighted by a massive leak of Chinese citizen data and crackdowns on fraud.

• Get insights into the future with mDLs, Digital Wallets, and Decentralized ID, featuring updates on the EUDI Wallet, global digital ID infrastructure pushes, and accelerating decentralized innovation.

• Discover how AI and Quantum Security themes include renewed urgency against AI-driven scams and concerns over AI agents leaking sensitive data.

Don't miss out on these and other essential updates by subscribing to the Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast. Stay informed about the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in identity and biometrics, a critical area for professionals in banking, fintech, insurance, telco, manufacturing, e-commerce, social, and healthcare

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