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Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2026 (week 2)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 6, 2026 - January 13, 2026 )Join host Ralph Rodriguez, MIT Fellow and identity expert, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of biometrics, digital ID, and AI security. This week’s episode of Identity Insights covers the critical shift toward deepfake resilience and the mainstream adoption of biometric payment rails.Here are the key highlights from this episode:...
2026-01-1313 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2026 (week 1)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.(December 30, 2025 - January 6, 2026)Episode Summary: Join host Ralph Rodriguez as he analyzes the first major shifts of 2026, from the U.S. Treasury’s billion-dollar investment in identity verification to the urgent need for "crypto-agile" security in the age of Agentic AI. This week, we explore how governments are ditching SMS OTPs for biometrics, the global surge in digital wallets, and the es...
2026-01-0614 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 52)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.(December 23, 2025 - December 30, 2025)Show Notes: Identity Insights – Global Biometric and Digital ID Trends 2026• The "Doom Loop" of Cyber Hygiene: Discover why, despite a year of AI-fueled threats and massive security spending, "123456" remained the most-used password of 2025. Learn why weak credentials still account for nearly 80% of breaches and why the industry must shift focus from "shiny tools" to basic hygiene and...
2025-12-3011 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 51)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.(December 16, 2025 - December 23, 2025)In this episode:• The AI Identity Crisis: Why policymakers are warning that agentic AI and sophisticated impersonation are now outpacing traditional IAM defenses.• Big Tech & Reusable ID: Meta and Socure join the OpenAge initiative, while Amazon Pay integrates biometrics into UPI payments in India.• Travel & Borders: Clear launches a digital ID based on US...
2025-12-2314 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 50)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.(December 9, 2025 - December 16, 2025)• Agentic AI – Hype vs. Threat: Why enterprise buyers are still "kicking the tires" on agentic AI while fraudsters are already sprinting ahead with it, forcing the industry to pivot toward stronger guardrails and cross-signal risk scoring.• Market Movers & Consolidation: A breakdown of the massive $700M raise by Saviynt and Socure’s strategic acquisition of Qlarifi to stake a...
2025-12-1613 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastThe Perimeter Moved: AI Agents, Deepfakes, and Identity in 2026Episode Notes:In late 2025, identity security stopped being a simple checkpoint and became "air-traffic control," a continuous, high-stakes negotiation between humans, machines, and adversaries. Join us as we break down the operational shifts required to survive the new threat landscape of 2026.In this episode, we cover:• From Checkpoints to Telemetry: Why the old "prove you are you" model has failed and been replaced by a "living picture of risk" that requires always-on negotiation.• "Know Your Agent" (KYA): Why autonomous AI software is the newest "user" in your stack and why you must...
2025-12-1513 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 49)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.(December 2, 2025 - December 9, 2025)Episode Summary: In this week’s Identity Insights, we break down a week where the identity stack hardened around agentic-AI risks and the market converged on a "verify once, defend continuously" strategy.• Big Tech vs. Regulation: Tensions escalate as Pinterest joins Meta in backing the App Store Accountability Act, while Google faces a dichotomy: approving YouTube biom...
2025-12-0912 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 48)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 25, 2025 - December 2, 2025)Episode Summary: In this week’s Identity Insights, we explore how the identity ecosystem is shifting its center of gravity toward hardening age assurance and building resilience against AI-driven fraud. From Instagram’s verification failures to massive global investments in digital wallets, we break down the critical updates defining the sector.Key Topics Covered:• The Ag...
2025-12-0216 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 47)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 18, 2025 - November 25, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week, the identity stack aggressively collided with policy and AI risk, driving a necessary shift toward continuous identity solutions.• The AI Fraud Crisis Escalates: Di...
2025-11-2514 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 46)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 11, 2025 - November 18, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! • The Platform Revolution: Apple is accelerating platform-level trust by moving to let U.S. passports power Wallet-based digital IDs, while Google launched an early-access program for app-developer id...
2025-11-2014 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 45)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 4, 2025 - November 11, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! • Identity as the New Control Plane: Understand how "identity assurance" has become the primary safety layer and control plane, managing both human and agentic AI actors in ou...
2025-11-1113 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 44)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 28, 2025 - November 4, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! • The Biometrics Governance War: The week was framed by online-safety mandates colliding with consumer biometrics. Hear why Google rolled out app-store age-assurance and Play Age Signals API gu...
2025-11-0512 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 43)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 21, 2025 - October 28, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week's episode dives deep into how rapidly evolving risks from agentic AI and global regulatory pressures are standardizing identity technology across borders, platforms, and payments.
2025-10-2812 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 42)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 14, 2025 - October 21, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! Tune in this week as we dissect the convergence of security technology, regulatory fights, and shifting consumer trust in digital identity!• The Age Assurance Showdown: AI Safety an...
2025-10-2216 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 41)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 7, 2025 - October 14, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! • Identity Convergence Defined: Discover the "Net-Net" of identity—a powerful convergence around agent-aware architectures, wallet-first user journeys, and regulator-grade privacy.• The AI Identity Crisis: Autonomous "AI age...
2025-10-1416 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastDeceiving the Wire: Why Your Biometric Pixels Might Not Be RealThis podcast delves into the critical and often misunderstood threat of digital injection attacks, which represent the next evolution of identity fraud, bypassing traditional security measures.• The Invisible Fraud: Learn how modern attackers bypass mobile face verification by intercepting the video stream and feeding the app synthetic pixels or AI-generated deepfakes of the real customer’s face, allowing a fraudster to operate the account undetected.• Deceiving the Wire: Understand the crucial difference between traditional fraud (Presentation Attacks using physical masks or photos) and Digital Injection Attacks, which attempt to "deceive the wire" by inserting or rerout...
2025-10-0919 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 40)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 30, 2025 - October 7, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week’s episode explores the turbulent convergence of surveillance, AI regulation, and global identity systems. Innovation is racing ahead of governance, leaving weak seams in trust and security....
2025-10-0811 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 39)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 23, 2025 - September 30, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week's episode reveals:The Mobile & AI Identity Revolution• Mobile-First Identity Takes a Decisive Leap: Learn about Apple’s addition of U.S. passports to the...
2025-09-3011 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 38)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 16, 2025 - September 23, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week's episode reveals:In this episode, we break down how fraud, AI, and global policy are colliding, creating an unprecedented stress test for digital trust.
2025-09-2316 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 37)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 9, 2025 - September 16, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week's episode reveals:• Age Checks & Regulatory Tensions: Unpack California's new law mandating age checks on devices, igniting a significant debate between Big Tech and Hollywood. Discover ho...
2025-09-1615 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 36)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 2, 2025 - September 9, 2025)Dive into the latest episode of Identity Insights, hosted by MIT Fellow Ralph Rodriguez, as we unpack the crucial convergence of AI, biometrics, and digital identity shaping our world! This week's episode reveals:• The AI Identity Crisis: Explore how deepfake candidates and AI-generated résumés are infiltrating hiring processes, sparking urgent regulatory action against AI sexu...
2025-09-1521 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 35)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 26, 2025 - September 2, 2025)• Financial Chaos & AI's New Role: Discover how a PayPal fraud detection glitch triggered panic across European banks and why Amazon's new IAM service for AI agents is shaping the fight against financial crime.• The Biometrics Battleground: Explore the rapid adoption of biometrics and digital ID verification at U.S. airports to enhance efficiency, alongside growing debates over...
2025-09-0215 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 34)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 19, 2025 - August 26, 2025)• Unpack the week's biggest identity news! From Google's Pixel 10 voice deepfake feature to new facial-recognition glasses from Harvard, discover how cutting-edge tech is reigniting debates on surveillance and synthetic identity.• Age Assurance Heats Up! Explore the "flashpoint" of age verification with Lyft's new bike share requirements in New York and fierce opposition in California bringing together Big...
2025-08-3116 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 33)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 12, 2025 - August 19, 2025)• Accelerating Convergence: Discover how regulatory pressure and technological innovation are rapidly converging across the identity and biometrics landscape, defining the sector's unprecedented challenges and opportunities.• Age Assurance Backlash: Explore the growing public resistance to AI-driven age checks, with negative user reactions to YouTube and Google Search implementations, and federal judges blocking state mandates, highlighting the tension betw...
2025-08-1913 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 32)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 5, 2025 - August 12, 2025)• Identity & Biometrics are Entering a Bold New Phase: Discover how the sector is experiencing accelerating global momentum, driven by a powerful blend of regulatory enforcement, commercial adoption, and advanced fraud countermeasures.• Regulation Takes Center Stage: Explore key global developments like Florida's high-profile age verification lawsuit, Canada's new national standard for age verification, and New Zealand's comprehensive biom...
2025-08-1212 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 31)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 29, 2025 - August 5, 2025)• Major Milestone Alert! This week, NIST finalized its first full overhaul of the Digital Identity Guidelines 800-63-4 since 2017, fundamentally reshaping U.S. federal policy by hard-wiring risk-based authentication, anti-spoof testing, and privacy engineering. This landmark update is setting a de-facto baseline for vendors worldwide and immediately pressures companies and agencies to harden liveness, bias-testing, and phishing-resistance....
2025-08-0513 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 30)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 22, 2025 - July 29, 2025)• The Biometrics Backlash Intensifies: Hear how OpenAI’s Sam Altman denounced voice and face biometrics, predicting "intelligence is too cheap to meter," while a major leak of ID photos from the women’s safety app Tea reignited urgent calls for stronger biometric protections.• Global Regulatory & Legal Showdowns: Discover the intensifying debates over biometric ethics, public trust, and regu...
2025-07-2912 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 29)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 15, 2025 - July 22, 2025)• Major Legal Battles & Privacy Alarms: Dive into the intense biometric IP dispute between Jumio and FaceTec over liveness detection, plus how PimEyes' new tool, capable of searching billions of faces within videos, is igniting significant privacy concerns.• Age Verification Reshapes Online Access: Explore how a returned age verification mandate in France led Aylo to block Pornhub, unde...
2025-07-2816 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 28)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 8, 2025 - July 15, 2025)• AI Identity Threats Escalate: Discover how a deepfake of the U.S. Secretary of State triggered a global security scare, highlighting the urgent need for defense against AI-fueled impersonation attacks and scams. Learn why Okta and other leaders are calling for frameworks to guide secure AI agent deployment as these threats surge.• Biometrics Take Center Stage Glob...
2025-07-1513 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 27)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 1, 2025 - July 8, 2025)• Global Race to Balance Innovation and Oversight: Discover how governments and industry leaders are grappling with modernizing oversight and building public trust in digital identity systems amidst accelerating biometric deployments and the mainstreaming of age verification.• Age Verification Takes Center Stage: Learn about the intense debate around a universal digital age of majority, with Meta's push in t...
2025-07-0818 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 26)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 24, 2025 - July 1, 2025)• Global Identity Trends Explode: Discover how the past week brought a surge of global developments in identity, biometrics, and privacy, with a sharp focus on age assurance, biometric privacy, and AI-powered fraud detection. Understand that regulatory, technological, and societal forces are converging fast, demanding adaptation in the evolving trust landscape.• Age Verification Takes Center Stage: Delve into...
2025-07-0114 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 25)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 17, 2025 - June 24, 2025)• Privacy Under Scrutiny: This week saw the UK’s data regulator fine 23andMe for its significant 2023 data breach, highlighting growing regulatory consequences for mishandling biometric and genetic data. The UK also passed its Data (Use and Access) Bill, setting new IDV and privacy governance standards.• Next-Gen Biometrics Arrive: Get insights into cutting-edge consumer biometrics, including Google’s ultras...
2025-06-2413 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 24)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 10, 2025 - June 17, 2025)• Urgent Scrutiny & Evolving Threats: Discover how the 23andMe bankruptcy triggered U.S. congressional alarms over genetic data vulnerabilities, while AI-driven fraud campaigns and "ghost students" stealing college financial aid reveal how identity fraud is dangerously mutating.• Biometrics & Regulatory Friction: Explore the rising global concern over biometric ethics and digital identity infrastructure, from a €550k fine in Irelan...
2025-06-2111 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 23)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...
2025-06-1116 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 22)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.(May 27, 2025 - June 3, 2025)• Navigating the Regulatory Storm: This week saw escalating tensions between identity innovation and global regulation, highlighted by the intensifying legal battle between Jumio and FaceTec over liveness IP and Texas's bold move on app store age verification, reflecting global momentum toward age assurance.• AI Agents & Identity: A16Z's provocative article "How Will My Agent Pay for Thin...
2025-06-0315 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 21)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.(May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025)• Explore whether mobile biometric authentication is keeping pace with new AI threat vectors probing vulnerabilities in liveness detection and facial verification.• Get the latest on governments worldwide pushing new age verification laws across four continents.• Discover how the pressure is mounting on governments and the private sector to deliver smarter identity systems without undermining privac...
2025-05-2712 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 20)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.(May 13, 2025 - May 20, 2025)• AI, Biometrics, & Identity: A Rapidly Evolving Landscape - Discover why the interplay between identity, biometrics, and AI regulation is changing faster than governments and vendors can keep up.• Ethical Frontiers Tested by New Tools - Learn about tools like FaceAge, which not only estimates age but assesses survival odds from facial features, raising urgent questions about ethi...
2025-05-2115 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastTop Identity & Biometrics Trends YTD 2025The 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.• Age verification is no longer just about protecting minors; it's become a legislative battleground and a global litmus test for the balance between privacy and technology, sparking clashes over surveillance creep and platform liability.• The pendulum is swinging on biometric privacy and regulation, transforming from a legal risk into a critical trust differentiator for companies, evidenced by major settlements and growing use...
2025-05-1912 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 19)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.(May 6, 2025 - May 13, 2025)• Regulation Takes Center Stage: Discover how state regulators are gaining power, highlighted by a record-breaking privacy settlement, while EU member states push for privacy-preserving age assurance and jurisdictions debate biometric surveillance use.• The AI vs. Biometrics Arms Race: Explore the intensifying conflict where AI fuels sophisticated fraud, particularly in payments, forcing vendors into a critical "arms race...
2025-05-1515 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 18)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 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025)• Identity Under Pressure: Discover how the identity, biometrics, and digital trust sectors are navigating growing tension between innovation, ethics, and geopolitical forces this week, from age assurance debates involving tech giants and regulators to increasing concerns over public-private surveillance at scale.• Funding & Scrutiny Intensify: Get the lowdown on selective but significant investments like Persona reaching a $2 bill...
2025-05-0613 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 17)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 22, 2025 - April 29, 2025)• Age Assurance Becomes a Key 'Digital ID Battleground': Driven by rising deepfake threats and urgent calls for online child safety, global regulators and tech companies are rapidly implementing and refining age assurance measures. This push includes new UK regulations, warnings about data over-collection, and innovative systems like Missouri's two-tiered age gate.• Biometric Deployments Accelerate Amid Privacy Deba...
2025-04-3012 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 16)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 surv...
2025-04-2511 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 15)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...
2025-04-1515 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 14)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...
2025-04-0811 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 13)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 othe...
2025-04-0212 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 12)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.• Discov...
2025-03-2515 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 11)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.
2025-03-1825 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 10)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 concer...
2025-03-1126 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 9)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...
2025-03-0520 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 8)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.•...
2025-03-0217 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 7)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 th...
2025-02-1813 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 6)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 4, 2025 - February 11, 2025)• The identity and biometrics landscape is rapidly evolving with legal battles, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements, including Amazon's biometric privacy litigation and new global age assurance laws.• Investment in digital identity and authentication is strong, as seen by Onfido's first financials post-acquisition and SailPoint's ambitious IPO, indicating a growing trend towards verifiable digital credentials and enhanced auth...
2025-02-1112 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastDeepfakes: The Greatest Challenge of the Online AgeThe 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.• Deepfake Threat: The podcast highlights the alarming rise of deepfake technology, declared the "greatest challenge of the online age" by the UK government, with projections showing an increase from 500,000 instances in 2023 to eight million in 2025. This underscores the urgency and significance of addressing this rapidly evolving threat.• AI-Driven Fraud: The podcast delves into how AI-generated deepfakes are being used for fraud, citi...
2025-02-1119 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 5)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 28, 2025 - February 4, 2025)
• Generative AI-driven fraud is rapidly increasing, with deepfakes and biometric spoofing causing organizations to enhance their fraud detection measures. Employee impersonation and counterfeit ID fraud are becoming more widespread, making robust verification methods crucial.
• The EU's ban on high-risk AI applications is now in effect, yet implementation details are still unclear, particularly regarding law enforcement exemptions, whic...
2025-02-0415 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 4)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 21, 2025 - January 28, 2025)• Biometric Data Privacy Under Scrutiny: Legal battles and judicial decisions are raising concerns about how biometric data is used, highlighting the need for stronger privacy standards. For example, a U.S. judge dismissed a facial recognition match in a murder case, and Google had a partial win in a biometric data lawsuit in Texas.• Age Verification Regu...
2025-01-2909 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastSCOTUS on Porn: Will Age Verification Go Global?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 US Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward supporting a Texas law that would require age verification on adult websites. The case highlights the ongoing debate between child safety and free speech, and a decision is expected by June 2025.
• Global discussions on regulating the internet to protect children are intensifying. The UK is implementing its Online Safety Act, which mandates age...
2025-01-2130 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 3)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 pa...
2025-01-2114 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 2)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 7, 2025 - January 14, 2025)
• The incoming Trump administration's plans to strengthen U.S. border security could lead to a surge in government spending on biometric technologies. Civil society groups have expressed concerns about the potential for misuse of biometric monitoring to surveil American citizens.
• The draft ISO/IEC DIS 27566-1 standard on age assurance has entered its public consultation phase. The...
2025-01-1421 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 1)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 1, 2025 - January 7, 2025)
● Deepfake technology is increasingly being exploited by criminals, as evidenced by a recent bust in Hong Kong where a syndicate used deepfakes to scam victims out of $4.37 million USD. The scammers created fake dating profiles and lured victims into cryptocurrency investments. This highlights the need for better deepfake detection technology and increased public awareness.
● The legal batt...
2025-01-0716 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 52)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.
(December 24, 2024 - December 31, 2024)
● Apple is rumored to be incorporating metalens technology into the iPhone 17's Face ID system. This advancement could lead to smaller, more efficient biometric hardware and potentially pave the way for under-display biometrics in the future.
● Social media platforms are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide, particularly concerning age verification and content moderation. Australia's unde...
2025-01-0111 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastDecoding the AI Task Force Report: Expert Insights for Regulated IndustriesThe G2 Weekly Podcast delivers insights into the world of AI, identity and biometrics. Each week, the podcast will cover important developments in the field, making it a valuable resource for professionals in various sectors.
● Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing, requiring careful consideration of data privacy, national security, and ethical governance, especially in regulated sectors like banking, healthcare, and government.
● The podcast, written by Ralph Rodriguez, an MIT Fellow, explores the key findings of the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence report, emphasizing the need for public and private sector collaboration to balance inno...
2024-12-3112 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 51)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.
(December 17, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
● Advancements in Biometric Authentication, mDLs, Digital Wallets, and Passkeys Signal a Transformative Period for Digital Identity in 2025. Biometric authentication is becoming more common in digital interactions, while mDLs are expected to be widely adopted in the U.S. by 2025. Digital wallets are also gaining popularity in Europe.
● Security Concerns Regarding Electronic Personal Health Info...
2024-12-2413 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 50)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.
(December 10, 2024 - December 17, 2024)
● Digital wallets and passkeys are gaining traction in the financial landscape, with predictions for widespread adoption in 2025. Passkeys, which use biometrics for passwordless authentication, are expected to replace traditional passwords, improving security and streamlining digital interactions. Digital wallets are evolving into multifunctional platforms that integrate payments, identity, loyalty programs, and healthcare services.
● Biometrics cont...
2024-12-1821 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastInvisible Threats: Why Injection Attack Detection MattersThis week's episode of Identity Insights explores the critical importance of injection attack detection in combating synthetic fraud and securing digital identities in the digital age.
● Injection attack detection (IAD) is critical for businesses in regulated industries like fintech, banking, telecom, insurance, and government. IAD can help identify synthetic fraud in its early stages, especially during scaled account creation.
● Injection attacks bypass traditional sensors by inserting manipulated or authentic digital images into biometric systems. Attack methods target network and client levels and can include: network-level attacks, client application exploitation, the use of emulators and virtual came...
2024-12-1223 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 49)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.
(December 3, 2024 - December 10,2024)
● The identity industry saw a major acquisition with LexisNexis buying IDVerse to bolster its biometric fraud protection capabilities. This move highlights the increasing importance of identity verification (IDV) and biometrics in combating fraud and securing digital identities.
● Digital wallets are evolving beyond payments to become central to managing and verifying our digital identities. This shift is driv...
2024-12-1124 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 48)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 26, 2024 - December 3, 2024)
● Biometrics are playing an increasingly important role in secure, frictionless access and identity verification, particularly in travel. Airports worldwide are adopting facial recognition for boarding, with Thailand rolling out a “One ID” system across six major airports and Air Canada expanding its biometric boarding gates pilot in Vancouver. However, a Delta Airlines stowaw...
2024-12-0330 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastAI's Double-Edged Sword: Tackling Bias and Security Challenges in Digital Identity● This episode focuses on the pervasive challenge of bias in AI and machine learning and its implications for digital identity. The discussion centers on insights from Ralph Rodriguez, an MIT Fellow, who examines the root causes and real-world consequences of AI bias.
● The episode explores three levels of bias in AI systems: data bias, human bias, and systemic bias. Data bias stems from inequalities reflected in training datasets, while human bias arises from the prejudices of AI developers. Systemic bias is rooted in broader institutional practices and historical inequities.
● While AI is a powerful tool for cy...
2024-11-2915 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 47)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 19, 2024 - November 26, 2024)
● The Growing Demand for Age Assurance Technologies: Regulators worldwide are pushing for stricter age verification measures to protect minors online and in retail settings. This has led to the rapid development and deployment of age assurance technologies, particularly in the social media, gaming, and e-commerce sectors. In the UK, the Online Safety Act is set fo...
2024-11-2619 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 46)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 e-commerce ecosystem.
● Deepfakes continue to be a significant threat to biometric security systems. Experts at the Detecting Deepfakes Summit highlighted the societal, ethical, and...
2024-11-1910 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastDeepfake Dangers: Safeguarding Financial InstitutionsFinCEN 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 documents and the impersonation of executives to authorize wire transfers.
● Experts provide actionable solutions for financial institutions to combat deepfake fraud. Recommendations include the us...
2024-11-1519 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastDigital Identity Reinvented: The Power of Mobile Driver's Licenses (mDL)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 methods. They utilize cryptography, biometric linkages, real-time data updates, device trust scoring, and selective data disclosure to enhance security and protect user privacy.
● mDLs are more...
2024-11-1412 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 45)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 based outside Illinois. This case may impact future biometric privacy lawsuits involving multi-state operations.
...
2024-11-1215 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 44)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 growing concern in the upcoming U.S. elections and beyond. Experts recommend a "l...
2024-11-0522 min
Financially Confident ChristianWhat are the best ways to save money when selling a home?Discover how to save thousands when selling your home in this enlightening episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast. Ralph shares valuable insights and real-life success stories from clients who navigated the home-selling process, including how one couple saved a staggering $17,500 by using a flat fee MLS listing service. The episode dives into practical strategies for homeowners, such as focusing on essential repairs and effective online marketing, to keep more of their hard-earned equity. With a mix of humor and practical advice, Ralph encourages listeners to consider DIY marketing techniques and emphasizes the importance of timing and pricing in real...
2024-11-0223 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 43)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 California DMV hackathon showcased innovative use cases. However, regulatory clarity on data processing remains a hurdle.
...
2024-10-2924 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 42)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 in how companies manage their biometric data.
● Mastercard is expanding the use of b...
2024-10-2231 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 41)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 claims online. Tests and demonstrations are underway for software that will allow businesses to read mDLs in person....
2024-10-1511 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 40)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 secure and streamline identity verification. However, the rise of deepfake technology poses a significant challenge, with almost half of global businesses reporting audio or video...
2024-10-0812 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 39)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 rising use of AI, which 89% of consumers view as a potential threat to identity security. The increasing use of Emotion AI...
2024-10-0114 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast2024 Identity Shift: Emerging Trends in Biometrics & AIIn 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 utilization to protect biometric systems.
Digital Wallet Wave: The expansion of digital wallets has gained even more momentum, particularly with mDLs being integrated into pl...
2024-09-3010 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 29)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 interest in biometrics as a defense against fraud, a topic highlighted by the FIDO Alliance.
The US government is taking action on di...
2024-09-3013 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 30)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, transparency, and trust.
Global Advancements in Digital Identity: Governments and organizations worldwide are actively developing and implementing digital identity solutions. Notable examples include Thailand's...
2024-09-3007 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 31)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 privacy case, and a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against TikTok over alleged children's privacy violations.
Industry Acquisitions and Fu...
2024-09-3007 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 32)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 adoption: New York’s rapid achievement of 100,000 mDL users and California’s anticipated adoption signal a shift towards mainstream acce...
2024-09-3011 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 33)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 discuss the financial side of the industry, with updates on companies like Trust Stamp, VerifyMe, and Humans...
2024-09-3012 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 34)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 data collection practices, and Australia's privacy watchdog is investigating Clearview and Auror.
Digital identity solutions are gaining momentum. NIST's latest digital identity gu...
2024-09-3010 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 35)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 individuals across various websites.
• Biometric solutions are being integrated into various sectors, including gaming and finance. For example, LNW Ga...
2024-09-2806 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 38)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 investments in digital ID frameworks by countries like Ethiopia and the Maldives.
Biometric technology is advancing, but so are the threats. Fraunhofer developed a system to co...
2024-09-2808 minIdentity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 37)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 Identity Frameworks and Biometric Security: Significant progress was made in digital identity frameworks, biometric security measures, and international collaboration on regulatory compliance.
Age Es...
2024-09-2811 min
Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly PodcastIdentity & Biometrics Insights (week 36)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 landscape of mobile driver's licenses and decentralized identity.
Legal battles over biometric data privacy are heating up in the U.S. and Europe. We'll examine ke...
2024-09-2808 min
Dark OriginsOlympic Crime: The Murder of Keishla Rogriguez Ortiz by Felix VerdejoKeishla Rodriguez Ortiz met Felix Verdejo when the two of them were very young, because they attended the same school growing up. Their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship when they were in high school. Keishla loyally supported Félix as he chased his dreams to become a professional boxer. At 18 years old Félix qualified for the 2012 olympics. He didn’t end up medaling but a professional spot was waiting for him when he got home to Puerto Rico. The beginning of his professional career was explosive. He held the WBO lightweight title for multiple years. He was expe...
2024-08-1530 min
Edutainment LearningFélix Rodríguez: CIA, Bay of Pigs, Capturing Che GuevaraFélix Rodríguez, born in Havana, Cuba, in 1941, fled to the U.S. following Fidel Castro's rise to power. Joining the CIA-backed Brigade 2506, he participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Rodriguez was integral to the capture and execution of Che Guevara in Bolivia in 1967. During the Vietnam War, he served as a helicopter pilot, earning numerous accolades. In the 1980s, he was involved in the Contra operations in Nicaragua. His memoir, "Shadow Warrior," details his experiences. Rodriguez remains an influential figure in the Cuban American community, advocating for anti-communist causes and sharing his experiences through speaking engagements an...
2024-07-112h 12
Store Credit Podcast@raymondcroft Designing for Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic | @Storecreditpodcast #17Send us a textWelcome back to the @Storecreditpodcast live from @syndicatelosangeles today we have a special guest and long time friend Raymond Croft. We ask Raymond about he journey From New York City to LA. We also ask him how was it working for @garyvee and Ralph Lauren Polo. Catch our last Syncity Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwDVNDyrb_EProduction by 88 Filmz ► https://www.instagram.com/88filmz_/ADD “Store Credit” ON INSTAGRAM ► https://www.instagram.com/storecredit...ADD US ON INSTAGRAMHOST: BRISS RODRIGUEZ: https://www.i...
2023-02-251h 16
For the Love of the GameThe game off the field, with Nelson RodríguezNelson Rodríguez has an intricate knowledge of the game of soccer, and he has been a pillar on the game for nearly 20 years. Currently, he is Chief of Staff in the Office of the Commissioner for Major League Soccer. Previous, he's boasted titles as President and General Manager Chicago Fire FC. He's also held roles within the US Soccer office as EVP of Competition, as well as being an executive of the NY/NJ Metrostars. Follow Ralph and Ray on Twitter and Instagram!For the Love of the Game is hosted by Ralph Perez a...
2022-06-0245 min
La Máquina Rodriguez23: ESTÁ PASANDO 2X6 ¿SAVE RALPH?En ocasión del reciente cortometraje "Save Ralph" reflexioné junto a mi esposa sobre "la doble moral" que tiene el ser humano en tanto a la forma como manifiesta o expresa lo que le parece cruel, injusto, etc. y es que realmente así somos, nos escandalizamos por cosas como las que muestra el vídeo antes mencionado, pero irónicamente defiendes los derechos de los animales mientras te comes un buen filete, bebes leche y comes queso.
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2021-04-1803 min
Let’s Go with Rosey The Boss LadyWho's Next? Season 1, EP 20. Entrevista Exclusiva con el Artista RALPH MARTIN.Cantante y Compositor RALPH MARTIN - Artista (Pop, Urbano) desde PERU.
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2021-02-1832 min
PEOPLE THAT TRAVELHow traveling to Vietnam changed Ralph Clesca life (Da Nang. Vietnam)Today I interview Ralph Clesca an American YouTuber that left his life in America to pursue his dream of traveling and experiencing life in a different way.
He explains how he, unfortunately, had to finish his degree to please his parents but after graduating decided it wasn't the route he wanted to take and took the leap to Vietnam with his partner. We discuss making money online, living in Vietnam, content creation, life/ prices in Da Nang, Vietnam and why you as well should consider making a move to change your own life..
Ralph Clesca...
2020-12-2548 min
FULL FRAMEFull Frame 49 / JUANAN REQUENA - RALPH GIBSON - SOBRE EL PROYECTO FOTOGRÁFICOEntrevista con Juanan Requena (España, 1983), fotógrafo, autor de "Al borde de todo mapa", uno de los creadores visuales más originales y personales de la escena española y protagonista de la aventura "La Ínsula Nómada", la rehabilitación, a través de crowfunding de una vieja caravana para convertirla en un laboratorio fotográfico y una exposición itinerante con la que recorrerá España. Además, lectura de una imagen de Ralph Gibson y reflexión en torno al Proyecto Fotográfico.
Dirige y presenta: Juan María Rodríguez.
Con Alfredo Oliva, Leire Etxazarra y Juan Carlos Caz...
2019-04-0256 min