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YouTube's new AI deepfake tracking tool is alarming experts and creators
CNBC· 2025-12-02 12:00
Core Insights - YouTube has introduced a "likeness detection" tool to help creators remove AI-generated videos that exploit their likeness, but concerns have been raised about the use of creators' biometric data for training AI models [1][3][5] Group 1: YouTube's Likeness Detection Tool - The likeness detection tool scans videos to identify unauthorized use of a creator's face in deepfakes and is being expanded to millions of creators in the YouTube Partner Program [3][9] - To use the tool, creators must upload a government ID and a biometric video of their face, which raises concerns about the potential misuse of this sensitive data [4][5] - YouTube maintains that the biometric data is only used for identity verification and to power the safety feature, but experts caution that the policy allows for future misuse [5][8] Group 2: Industry Concerns and Expert Opinions - Experts have expressed concerns about YouTube's biometric policy, stating that creators should be cautious about giving control of their likeness to a platform [7][8] - Third-party companies like Vermillio and Loti are working with creators to protect their likeness rights, emphasizing the value of likeness in the AI era [7] - The rapid improvement of AI-generated video tools raises new concerns for creators, as their likeness and voice are central to their business [11]
authID (AUID) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-12 22:00
Financial Performance - Gross revenue increased from $0.25 million to $0.69 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [35] - Net revenue increased from $0.60 million to $1.63 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 [35] - Net loss was $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 [35] - Total Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) decreased from $14.3 million to $3.6 million [36] - Booked Annual Recurring Revenue (bARR) was $2.35 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 [37] Business Highlights - Q3 contract bookings included a top 10 global supermarket retailer and NEC Networks & System Integration Corp [9] - The company is engaged with prospects ranked in the top 10 leaders in their industries [13] - authID's ID Verification and Privacy-Preserving Biometrics are used for NESIC's Symphonict Trust Platform [16] - authID is powering Prove's Unified fraud platform with PrivacyKey's 1:1Billion signal [16] - authID co-developed and launched IDProof+, a High Assurance Identity Verification solution combining AuthID's Proof with Microsoft Entra Verified ID [16] Strategic Positioning - The company is positioned to capitalize on the market shift to biometrics due to increasing fraud and the rise of AI [29, 32] - authID is innovating to solve for enterprise adoption by integrating privacy-preserving biometrics [17] - The company is focused on securing new customer contracts, establishing contractual commitments, recognizing revenue, and retaining/expanding customer relationships [38]
BigBear.ai Expands Biometric Edge With O'Hare Airport Deployment
ZACKS· 2025-10-24 16:11
Core Insights - BigBear.ai's deployment of the veriScan biometric identity platform at Chicago O'Hare International Airport enhances border efficiency and safety, enabling faster and more secure entry for returning U.S. citizens [1][2] - The Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) system reduces average processing time from 60 seconds to just 10 seconds using real-time AI and facial recognition technology [2] - The stock price of BigBear.ai rose by 2.6% during regular trading and 5.9% in after-hours trading following the announcement, indicating strong investor confidence [3][10] Company Developments - The O'Hare deployment signifies BigBear.ai's growing influence in the homeland security sector, which is expected to benefit from significant federal investment through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) [4] - BigBear.ai reported over $390 million in cash as of Q2 2025, allowing for aggressive scaling of technologies like veriScan across various airports and ports globally [4] - Recent expansions at Nashville International Airport and collaborations in Panama for AI-driven cargo tracking demonstrate BigBear.ai's expanding role in secure travel and trade [5] Competitive Positioning - The O'Hare deployment enhances BigBear.ai's competitive edge in AI-enabled border management, a sector anticipated to grow rapidly as governments modernize their systems [6] - The company's AI platforms, including veriScan, ConductorOS, and Arcas, are operational across multiple sectors, including airport security and maritime surveillance [6] - By proving efficiency and reliability at a major airport, BigBear.ai strengthens its credibility as a leader in AI-driven security infrastructure [7] Market Performance - Year-to-date, BigBear.ai shares have surged by 52.4%, outperforming the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry and the broader S&P 500 index, reflecting growing investor confidence in its national security narrative [8]
Facephi Named Representative Vendor by Gartner(R) in the Market Guide for User Authentication 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-09-03 14:38
Core Insights - Facephi has been recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor in the Market Guide for User Authentication 2025 and featured in the Hype Cycle for Digital Identity 2025, highlighting its position in the digital identity verification market [1][14] Company Overview - Facephi specializes in digital identity verification, combining facial, fingerprint, and voice biometrics with passive liveness detection and behavioral analytics to enhance security in banking and regulated sectors [2][5] - The company operates in over 30 countries, reinforcing its status as a leading provider in the rapidly growing digital authentication market, driven by online fraud and regulatory demands [2][10] Technological Advancements - Facephi's technology integrates multi-biometric authentication, behavioral analysis, and passive liveness detection into a unified platform, which helps reduce account takeover and digital fraud while maintaining user experience [4][5] - The company offers passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing security [6][9] Market Trends - Gartner predicts that by 2029, organizations using phishing-resistant MFA will experience 80% fewer credential-based security breaches compared to those relying on traditional methods, indicating a significant shift in security practices [3] - The increasing sophistication of cyber threats necessitates advanced authentication methods, which Facephi addresses through its innovative solutions [6][7] Recognition and Achievements - In March, Facephi received recognition from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its excellence in presentation attack detection, ranking highly according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [7]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-13 18:05
“Whole-body” biometrics are on their way https://t.co/ipqCflrU2K ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-08-01 09:59
Biometrics to replace stamps at EU border from 12 October https://t.co/MOhPS0V6hh ...
Aware Sets Second Quarter 2025 Webcast for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Globenewswire· 2025-07-16 12:30
Company Overview - Aware, Inc. is a leading global biometrics company that utilizes data science and machine learning to address business and identity challenges through biometrics [3] - The company has over 30 years of experience in the field and is recognized for its ethical and responsible approach to biometric technology [3] Upcoming Financial Event - Aware will hold a webcast on July 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 [1][2] - Financial results will be released in a press release prior to the webcast, which will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session [1] Investor Engagement - Interested parties can submit questions in advance of the webcast via email [2] - The presentation will be available for replay in the investor relations section of the company's website for approximately 90 days after the live event [2]
Record date for reverse share split in Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Globenewswire· 2025-07-03 06:00
Core Points - Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) has approved a reverse share split at a ratio of 1:2,000 during its Annual General Meeting held on June 24, 2025 [1] - The record date for the reverse split is set for July 11, 2025 [1] - Following the reverse split, the total number of shares will decrease significantly from approximately 15.25 billion shares to about 7.59 million shares [3] Share Structure Changes - The reverse split will change the ISIN code for FPC's B-shares to SE0025420235 effective July 10, 2025 [2] - After the reverse split, each share will have a quota value of SEK 21.353477 [3] - Shareholders will receive a new number of shares in proportion to their holdings, with adjustments made for those whose holdings are not evenly divisible by 2,000 [4] Timeline - July 9, 2025: Last day of trading before the reverse split [8] - July 10, 2025: First day of trading after the reverse split, with share prices reflecting the split [8] - July 11, 2025: Official record date for the reverse split [8]
Bulletin from the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Globenewswire· 2025-06-24 14:45
Core Points - Fingerprint Cards AB held its Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2025, in Stockholm, where several key resolutions were passed [1] Dividend - The Meeting resolved that no dividend be paid [2] Board of Directors and Auditors - The directors of the Board and the managing director were discharged from liability for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024 [3] - Christian Lagerling and Adam Philpott were re-elected as Board Members, while John Lord and Carl Johan Grandinson were newly elected [3] - Christian Lagerling was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors [3] Board Remuneration - Board remuneration was set at SEK 675,000 for the Chairman and SEK 295,000 for each other Board Member, with no remuneration for employed Board members [4] - The adjusted Board remuneration is expected to result in significant cost savings for the Company [4] Auditors - BDO Mälardalen AB was re-elected as auditor, with Johan Pharmanson as Auditor-in-Charge, until the end of the next Annual General Meeting [5] - Remuneration for auditors will be paid according to approved invoices [5] Remuneration Report - The Meeting approved the Board of Directors' remuneration report for 2024 in accordance with Swedish Companies Act [6] Share Repurchase and Transfer Authorization - The Board was authorized to repurchase up to 10% of the total number of outstanding class B shares until the next Annual General Meeting [7] - The Board was also authorized to transfer class B shares, deviating from shareholders' preferential rights [7] Amendment of Articles and Reverse Share Split - The Meeting approved amendments to the articles of association to enable a reverse share split, consolidating 2,000 existing shares into one [8] - Post-split, the number of shares will decrease from 15,175,375,766 to 7,587,687 shares, and votes will decrease from 15,246,250,766 to 7,623,120 [8] - The Board was authorized to determine the record date for the reverse share split [8] New Share Issue Authorization - The Board was authorized to issue new class B shares, warrants, and/or convertibles up to 20% of the total number of outstanding shares until the next Annual General Meeting [11] Long-term Incentive Programs - The Meeting approved an Employee Stock Option Program 2025/2028, allowing for the issuance of up to 265,595 options for B-shares [12] - The program allows subscription for B-shares at a price corresponding to 150% of the volume-weighted average price during the first ten trading days following the record date for the reverse share split [12] - A separate Employee Stock Option Program 2025/2029 was also approved for the Board, allowing for up to 113,815 options [13]
Aware (AWRE) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-19 13:04
Company Overview - Aware, Inc is a global biometric identity platform company using data science, machine learning, and AI to address business and identity challenges[7] - The company has a 30-year legacy of innovation and market leadership in biometric technology[23] - Aware has a strong financial foundation for growth, focusing on recurring revenue and profitability[29] Market and Growth - The global biometric system market is projected to grow to $82.9 billion by 2027[11] - Aware experienced a 15% top-line revenue CAGR from 2020 to 2023[33] - The company achieved 20% ARR & Recurring Revenue Growth[33] Technology and Differentiation - Aware's technology combines liveness and authentication, multi-modal automated biometric identification system, integration-ready middleware, and biometric orchestration[35] - Aware is leading in preventing bias in biometric technologies, with competitors having 2X to 4X more bias in liveness detection and matching[41] - The company has ~80 U S & International Patents[36] Financial Highlights - Aware has $28.5 million in cash, cash equivalents & marketable securities with no debt[28] - The company maintains a >90% customer retention rate[26]