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The Future of Digital Identity Verification: Driven by Technology, Shaped by Regulators
The Future of Digital Identity Verification: Driven by Technology, Shaped by Regulators
June 07, 2022  |  eCommerce

As the world becomes more connected and the number of digital devices used to conduct business continues to grow, organizations are under more pressure than...

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EMEA Daily: Israeli Blockchain Firm StarkWare Valued at $8B
EMEA Daily: Israeli Blockchain Firm StarkWare Valued at $8B
May 27, 2022  |  emea

In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Israeli blockchain builder StarkWare sees its value rise to $8 billion after a $100...

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Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
May 27, 2022  |  Identity

Africa’s technology industry is booming, helped by a competitive tech landscape that has contributed to a leapfrogging effect of bypassing traditional paths like landlines straight...

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UK Facial Recognition Ruling Could Spur Innovation
UK Facial Recognition Ruling Could Spur Innovation
May 26, 2022  |  Biometrics

The U.K.’s data-privacy watchdog’s recent $10 million fine on facial recognition company Clearview AI Inc. could spur innovation in the space, including advancements in payments...

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Today in Food Commerce: Supermarkets Add Biometric Payment Capabilities; Ultrafast Grocer Cuts 300 Jobs
Today in Food Commerce: Supermarkets Add Biometric Payment Capabilities; Ultrafast Grocer Cuts 300 Jobs
May 24, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, biometric payments options expand to more grocers, while Gorillas plans to lay off 300 employees. Plus, Walmart aims to complete 1...

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Fast, Frictionless Biometric Payments Gaining Ground in Grocery Stores
Fast, Frictionless Biometric Payments Gaining Ground in Grocery Stores
May 24, 2022  |  Biometrics

As grocery shoppers who are used to the speed and convenience of online shopping grow frustrated with the time-intensive process of traditional checkout, businesses are...

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Domino’s ‘Stranger Things’ Promotion Offers Ordering via Facial Recognition
Domino’s ‘Stranger Things’ Promotion Offers Ordering via Facial Recognition
May 17, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurant ordering becomes increasingly frictionless, Domino’s Pizza is offering a promotion whereby consumers can order by making different facial expressions and moving their heads....

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EU Parliament Discusses AI Act With Agreement in Sight 
EU Parliament Discusses AI Act With Agreement in Sight 
May 12, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

The EU Parliament discussed Wednesday (May 11) a draft report with the proposed amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act, and while the different parties seem...

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Facial Recognition Developer Clearview AI Agrees to Limit Database Sales
Facial Recognition Developer Clearview AI Agrees to Limit Database Sales
May 09, 2022  |  Biometrics

Facial recognition software maker Clearview AI has settled a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and will limit access to its face database...

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