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. (November 12, 2024 - November 19, 2024) ● Mastercard is moving towards a future without passwords by 2030. The company plans to fully replace static passwords and manual card entry with biometrics and tokenization, aiming for a secure, seamless, and frictionless global...

FinCEN Issues Alert on Fraud Schemes Involving Deepfake Media Targeting Financial Institutions Immediate Release November 13, 2024 ● This episode explores the growing threat of deepfake media in financial fraud. Deepfake technology uses AI to create synthetic media, such as videos, images, and audio, that can be used to bypass identity verification systems. ● The podcast discusses real-world examples of deepfakes being used to commit fraud, including the creation of fraudulent identity...

Tired of outdated identity verification methods? Join us as we explore the future of digital identity with mobile driver's licenses (mDLs). Learn how mDLs are revolutionizing enterprise digital identity verification and providing enhanced security compared to traditional methods like NFC. Discover how mDLs are not just digital IDs but versatile platforms that can anchor an ecosystem of secure and efficient services. ● mDLs offer superior security compared to traditional NFC verification...

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. (November 5, 2024 - November 12, 2024) ● A Texas court ruling may limit the reach of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The ruling favors Match Group, applying Texas biometric privacy laws instead of BIPA, setting a potential precedent for companies...

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. (October 29, 2024 - November 5, 2024) ● Google plans to expand its digital wallet to children. This move will allow children under parental supervision to make contactless payments and store gift cards and tickets using biometrics or a PIN. ● Deepfakes are a...

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. (October 22, 2024 - October 29, 2024) ● Mobile Driver's Licenses (mDLs) are gaining momentum, with states like Illinois, Montana, and North Carolina gearing up for launches in 2025. Trinsic's universal API aims to streamline mDL integration for businesses, and the...

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. (October 15, 2024 - October 22, 2024) ● The increasing use of biometrics in everyday life, such as for unlocking devices, is raising privacy concerns. A report from Aware shows that over half of users utilize biometrics for authentication, but 41% have limited trust...

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. (October 8, 2024 - October 15, 2024) ● Mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) are getting closer to being used in real-world applications. The ISO/IEC TS 18013-7:2024 standard has been published which defines how mDLs can be used for identity verification and attribute...

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. (October 1, 2024 - October 8, 2024) Governments and businesses are increasingly adopting digital identity solutions, but deepfake threats are a growing concern. This week's report highlights a surge in digital identity initiatives worldwide, reflecting a commitment to...

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. (September 24, 2024 - October 1, 2024) Growing Concerns About Identity Fraud and AI Risks: A new survey reveals that 87% of global consumers are worried about identity fraud, a significant increase from the previous year. This heightened concern coincides with the...

In today’s episode, we examine the most significant trends in 2024, breaking down the latest in identity verification, biometrics, AI-driven technologies, and more. What is Trending in 2024: AI-Driven Identity Verification: AI technologies remain a dominant trend, with companies heavily investing in tools to combat AI-generated fraud (e.g., deepfakes) and improve the accuracy of biometric authentication. The trend is reinforced by research on AI morph attacks and synthetic data...

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. (July 16, 2024 – July 23, 2024) This week's G2 Weekly Podcast examines the increasingly important connection between AI, biometrics, and fraud prevention. The podcast, the audio counterpart to the G2 newsletter, focuses on how AI-generated deepfakes are driving...

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. (July 23, 2024 - July 30, 2024) Explosive Growth in Biometric Identity Verification: Driven by increased integration of biometrics into daily life, identity verification is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in digital identity ecosystems that prioritize wallets,...

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. (July 30, 2024 – August 6, 2024) Legal and Regulatory Landscape: This week saw significant legal and regulatory developments, including amendments to Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a $1.4 billion settlement for Meta in a Texas biometric data...

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. (August 6, 2024, to August 13, 2024) Digital IDs are gaining traction, but face adoption hurdles: Trinsic reports 2.5 billion digital IDs issued globally, but a fragmented market hinders their full potential. The U.S. sees a surge in mobile driver's license...

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. The latest episode will cover the week of August 13-21, 2024. Key topics include age verification for alcohol sales in the US and UK, the White House's support for mobile driver's licenses (mDLs), and concerns about deepfake technology. The episode will also...

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. (August 21, 2024 – August 27, 2024) Biometrics are seeing rapid advancements and scrutiny. Zwipe patented a new biometric enrollment system, and Airtel added a biometrics feature in India. However, regulators in Latin America are expressing concerns about Worldcoin's...

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. (August 27, 2024 – September 3, 2024) • Facial recognition technology is expanding to consumer-facing applications, as seen with Lenso.ai's launch of a facial recognition search engine. This raises potential privacy concerns as users can now search for images of...

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. (September 17, 2024 – September 24, 2024) Digital identity systems are expanding globally. This includes initiatives like Nigeria's digital travel credentials for passport-free travel in Africa, California's mobile driver's licenses in Apple Wallet, and substantial...

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. (September 11, 2024 – September 17, 2024) Growing Concerns Over Deepfake Detection and Privacy: The sources highlight increasing worries about deepfake detection, privacy issues, and the global expansion of digital identity systems. Advancements in Digital...

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. (September 03, 2024 – September 11, 2024) The worlds of biometrics and digital identity are rapidly evolving, bringing both innovation and regulatory challenges. This episode will unpack the latest developments, from privacy-preserving technologies to the evolving...