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 15, 2025 - April 22, 2025)

• Deepfake crisis intensifies: Discover how the escalating threat of audio and video manipulation is undermining trust in digital interactions, communication, and even elections, pushing for urgent, tamper-proof authentication solutions.

• Biometric advancements and privacy debates collide: Learn about the latest biometric innovations, including new injection attack defenses and cloud-based facial recognition, alongside growing privacy concerns surrounding biometric surveillance and DNA databases.

• Global push for age assurance and digital identity: Explore the increasing momentum for age verification technologies in the EU and Middle East, and the rapid evolution of digital identity and wallet ecosystems, including updates on the EU's EUDI Wallet and national digital ID initiatives.

• Travel security transforms with biometrics and digital documents: Get the latest on the final REAL ID enforcement date in the US, advancements in biometric border control in various countries, and ICAO's vision for a "journey pass" replacing physical travel documents.

• AI and fraud are outpacing defenses: Understand the critical challenges posed by AI-driven fraud and the expanding AI surveillance landscape, highlighting the urgent need for robust legal and technological safeguards in the identity and biometrics space.

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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 8, 2025 - April 15, 2025)

• Stay ahead of the curve with the latest in identity verification, biometrics, and digital identity as the UK's Online Safety Act drives momentum for biometric age assurance and France implements strict requirements for adult content.

• Uncover the growing tension between cybersecurity fears and preparedness, alongside increasing concerns in the U.S. Congress regarding federal surveillance practices and the urgent need for secure identity ecosystems highlighted by a major data breach in Morocco.

• Explore the rapid expansion of biometric deployments globally, from mandatory voter verification in Uganda to new oversight for facial recognition in the UK and New York, and the launch of India's face biometric Aadhaar app.

• Dive into the dynamic world of digital identity, with advancements in wallet-based systems in Germany, Denmark, and France, the progress of the UK's Gov.uk app, and groundbreaking patents in decentralized biometric identity.

• Get the inside scoop on financial and strategic shifts in the identity space, including significant funding rounds, key acquisitions like Milestone's purchase of Brighter AI for privacy-preserving tech, and the emerging threat of deepfake fraud targeting remote hiring fueled by AI advancements.

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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 1, 2025 - April 8, 2025)

• Age assurance is a hot topic: The EU is simplifying GDPR, France is pushing new Arcom rules, while a judge blocked Arkansas's law due to free speech concerns, highlighting the ongoing debate and challenges in online age verification.

• Big money and mergers are shaping the industry: Plaid secured a massive $575M in funding, Gentex acquired EyeLock, and the Wink-Phoenix merger is set to boost biometrics in omnichannel commerce, signaling significant financial activity and consolidation.

• Biometrics are booming across diverse sectors: From NEC's AI-driven cancer vaccine facial recognition to biometric systems at Miami's cruise terminal and Russia's foreign citizen registration, biometrics are rapidly expanding beyond traditional security applications.

• Digital identity is gaining global traction: Initiatives are advancing worldwide with Ethiopia's Fayda digital ID deal, Spain's MiDNI app launch, California's framework expansion, and the Philippines' nationwide Orb rollout, indicating a strong global push towards digital identity solutions.

• AI is crucial for fraud detection and security: Deepfake detection is being integrated into facial authentication, and Europol is providing guidance on presentation attack prevention, underscoring AI's growing role in combating identity and payments fraud.

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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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.

(March 25, 2025 - April 1, 2025)

• Age Assurance Heats Up: Discover how tech giants like Apple and Meta are navigating new age verification laws, with Google joining the industry-wide trial to tackle this pressing issue.

• Biometrics Everywhere: From airport security and MLB stadiums to combating fraud and even use in protests, learn about the rapid expansion and key advancements in facial and other biometric technologies.

• Digital Identity Revolution: Explore the accelerating adoption of mobile driver's licenses (mDLs), digital wallets, and verifiable credentials globally, including the EU's ambitious plan for a uniform mobile driving license.

• Funding & Strategic Moves: Get the inside scoop on significant funding rounds, acquisitions like Bain Capital's purchase of Namirial, and crucial partnerships driving innovation and inclusivity in the digital identity space.

• AI's Growing Influence: Uncover how AI is both supercharging fraud attempts and powering cutting-edge solutions in deepfake detection and the promising integration of AI agents with decentralized identity

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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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.

(March 18, 2025 - March 25, 2025)

• Dive into the accelerating convergence of identity verification and biometric innovation, highlighted by new age assurance regulations in the US and the UK's Online Safety Act enforcement.

• Explore the dynamic funding and investment landscape within the IDV market, featuring strategic moves by Intellicheck and Raonsecure, and Vouchsafe's innovative approach to identity exclusion using biometrics.

• Discover how biometrics are moving from pilot projects to permanent fixtures across diverse sectors, from NCAA events and airport boarding to law enforcement, while navigating growing global privacy concerns and regulatory responses.

• Learn about the latest advancements in combating deepfakes and fraud with new platforms from 1Kosmos and Facephi, and the increasing adoption of digital identity solutions like mDLs and decentralized identity frameworks across continents.

• Understand how AI and quantum developments are reshaping identity governance, with the EU AI Act's compliance challenges and the escalating threat of generative AI in digital crime driving the need for advanced defenses and revised consent protocols.

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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.

(March 11, 2025 - March 18, 2025)

• Age assurance is gaining traction! Discover the latest on government and industry initiatives, including Greece's innovative Kids Wallet and ongoing debates around effective and privacy-respecting solutions.

• Biometrics are booming but not without challenges. Learn about new biometric applications in travel, border control, and fraud prevention, alongside crucial discussions on privacy, regulation, and advancements in spoofing detection.

• Digital identity and security are attracting major investment. Hear about significant funding rounds and acquisitions, highlighting the increasing demand for secure identity verification and passwordless authentication.

• The future is digital: wallets, mDLs, and decentralized ID are expanding. Get insights into the rollout of digital IDs in Romania and Southeast Asia, the progress of mDLs, and the evolution of decentralized identity ecosystems.

• AI is both a game-changer and a growing risk. Understand how AI is impacting identity verification and fraud prevention, along with the urgent need for solutions to combat AI-driven threats like voice cloning and deepfakes.

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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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.

(March 4, 2025 - March 11, 2025)

• Biometric authentication is expanding into new sectors like healthcare, with Amazon leading the way with palm biometric payments.

• Legislative action on age assurance is increasing, as seen with Utah's new bill requiring age checks for app stores, though some consumers are wary of biometric age verification.

• The legal landscape surrounding biometrics is turbulent, particularly concerning BIPA, which continues to be a source of civil litigation.

• Significant investments are being made in cybersecurity and identity management, highlighted by Jamf’s acquisition of Identity Automation and Corsair Capital’s investment in IDNow.

• Digital identity is advancing globally, with Texas launching an mDL program, the Philippines issuing 84 million digital IDs, and the EU progressing with its EES biometric border management system.

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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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.

(February 25, 2025 - March 4, 2025)

• Age verification is a major focus with new regulations emerging globally, including in the U.S., Australia, and Indonesia. Discussions continue in the UK and U.S. regarding compliance methods, balancing privacy and accountability.

• Biometric authentication is streamlining travel and border control, with companies like Facephi and Travizory rolling out new systems. SITA predicts biometric check-ins and bag drops will be standard at most airports by 2026.

• Biometric adoption is expanding, but security and operational concerns persist. Examples include missing biometric election devices in Kenya and fraud in Nigeria due to lack of liveness detection.

• Digital identity is gaining momentum with mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) and digital wallets. Texas launched an mDL, and the EU is working on aligning digital ID laws for cross-border interoperability.

• AI and quantum computing developments are at the forefront of security discussions. Thales joined a project to protect travel documents from quantum computing attacks, while AWS and Microsoft launched new quantum chips. Fraud threats, like injection attacks and synthetic identities, are reshaping security landscapes.

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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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.

(February 18, 2025 - February 25, 2025)

• Age assurance is gaining global momentum with governments seeking stronger online protections for minors, as regulators assess solutions and the EU Data Protection Board issues guiding principles.

• The identity industry is being reshaped by mergers and acquisitions, such as LexisNexis Risk Solutions acquiring IDVerse, while innovation in voice biometrics is boosted by funding for Illuma.

• Frictionless travel is accelerating through biometric passenger processing, exemplified by IATA’s One ID trial cutting airport processing times by 40%, though privacy concerns remain.

• Biometric authentication is rapidly expanding across sectors, enhancing fraud detection and security, but new regulations and ethical concerns are also emerging.

• AI-driven fraud and deepfake threats are intensifying, requiring organizations to reinforce biometric security and implement multi-layered fraud prevention strategies.

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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.

(February 11, 2025 - February 18, 2025)

• Age assurance measures are intensifying on platforms like YouTube and Meta, driven by regulatory pushes in the UK and EU.

• Biometric security is advancing rapidly, with innovations like long-range LiDAR facial recognition and fingerprint biometrics achieving accuracy gains.

• Digital identity and wallets are gaining momentum, evidenced by mDL rollouts in North Carolina and Arkansas, and the expansion of the EUDI Wallet program across Europe.

• Funding and M&A activity are strong in the identity and fraud prevention space, with significant investments in companies like OneID, Socure, and SailPoint.

• AI-driven identity security is a major concern, particularly regarding deepfake fraud and compliance with AI privacy and civil liberties requirements.

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