Biometrics Squaring Off with Deepfakes

(Source: Activist Post)

Biometrics can protect against the fraud threat of generative AI and deepfakes, but can also be defeated by them if not deployed properly as part of a comprehensive system, as seen in a series of the most-read articles of the week on Biometric Update. Generative AI tools are becoming more easily available and another big-figure deepfake heist has been reported, though Pindrop and Prove have technologies they say can defend against them. The multi-hundred million dollar acquisition of Onfido by Entrust, meanwhile, extends a promising trend for the industry, as Idemia makes changes that may presage another, even larger instance in the series.

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The acquisition of Onfido by Entrust at a reported valuation well north of $400 million allows the latter to address the entire identity lifecycle. Entrust will integrate Onfido’s selfie biometrics, orchestration services and reusable digital identity capabilities, which were bolstered with Onfido’s acquisition of Airside less than a year ago.