This pilot is expected to serve as a starting point for initial UI claims that would provide both ID verification and work authorization services. Once those front-end services are complete, individuals will be directed to states to file their initial claims," they said, noting that "DOL is not piloting initial claims intake or taking that function over on behalf of states.
As AI continues lowering the barrier to malicious identity spoofing and fraud, Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn's vice president of product for Trust,told ZDNET that the program is designed to drive more trustworthy internet experiences and user-to-user engagement. "It is becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between what is real and what's fake," Rodriguez noted. "That, for us, was the driver because LinkedIn is about trust and authentic connections."
Several months after AI-powered age verification rolled out to YouTube, age checks are hitting another Google service. Over the past several days, users have spotted a new age verification system appearing on the Google Play Store. When attempting to download certain apps, users are greeted with a verification pop-up asking to confirm their age. According to reports from people who have already seen this pop-up, you aren't able to download many apps until this is done.
"The U.S. should be leading on security, hospitality, and the travel experience," Clear's CEO Caryn Seidman Becker said in a statement. "This partnership with TSA is a powerful example of how public and private sectors can work together to enhance security and improve the aviation ecosystem... CLEAR's secure identity platform will help unlock a better, safer, and more frictionless experience for all travelers."
If you're an Instagram or TikTok user, chances are you're finding it increasingly hard to differentiate between genuine images and videos and AI-generated content in your feed. But OpenAI now has a solution: what if we make it all AI slop? The company behind Chat GPT is entering the social media space with Sora, an iOS app named after its generative AI video model.
AI agents can be security issues waiting to happen. To ensure they comply with company policy, Nametag is enlisting the help of Okta. Okta research shows how widespread AI agents already are: 91 percent of organizations use them today. According to this research, only 10 percent of these companies have a mature security strategy in this area. That is a considerable risk.
Industry observers note three key factors driving this change. First, company maturity: Web3 startups that began 5-8 years ago are moving beyond their initial startup phase and discovering they need more structured knowledge transfer and team coordination. Second, trust and quality issues have emerged as anonymous developer problems created challenges around verifiable professional identity and quality assurance. Third, knowledge transfer needs have become critical as complex blockchain technology requires senior-to-junior mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
Digital IDs are essentially reusable online credentials that can be used for everything from accessing government services and financial products to signing contracts and verifying employees.