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.

(January 14, 2025 - January 21, 2025)

• The U.S. Supreme Court may uphold Texas' HB 1181 law, mandating age verification for adult content platforms. This reflects growing global concern for age assurance and online safety.

• Biometric technology adoption and innovation are accelerating. Notable advancements include Paravision’s facial recognition algorithm achieving a top NIST ranking and J.P. Morgan integrating biometric authentication into its payment ecosystem.

• AI-enabled identity verification (IDV) is surging to combat fraud and meet stricter regulatory requirements. Companies like Microblink, Au10tix, and Veriff are expanding their IDV offerings.

• Mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) and decentralized digital identity are gaining momentum. Illinois will integrate mDLs into Apple Wallet by the end of 2025, and the UK is preparing for its own mDL rollout.

• The podcast highlights key leadership changes, strategic partnerships, and AI developments. Socure, Alcatraz, Pindrop, and Vouched announced executive hires, while Daon expanded into Japan through a partnership with Elements.

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