ID Tech's Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis are joined by a varied range of guest experts to discuss identity technology, biometrics, digital ID, artificial intell...
ICMEC's Colm Gannon on Getting Regulations Aligned with the Fight Against Child Exploitation
This week, ID Talk welcomes Colm Gannon, CEO of ICMEC Australia, for a discussion about the intersection of technology, privacy, and child protection. Gannon discusses how ICMEC collaborates with law enforcement, regulators, and tech companies to combat child exploitation, the challenges of balancing privacy rights with victim protection, and the role of technologies like facial recognition and AI in investigations.The conversation covers regulatory developments, including the EU’s AI Act, and explores how law enforcement can adopt innovative tools responsibly while ensuring proper oversight and governance.For more information on ICMEC and how you can help, visit https://www.icmec.org.au/
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AI Safety Expert Cyrus Hodes on the Risks of Creating an 'Alien Intelligence'
In this episode of ID Talk, co-hosts Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis sit down with Cyrus Hodes, an AI governance expert affiliated with the OECD and co-founder of The Future Society. Cyrus shares insights into the urgent need for global AI safety measures, the rise of deepfakes, and the challenges of governing rapidly evolving AI technologies. He discusses his work leading the OECD’s AI safety initiatives, the importance of decentralized governance, and his new venture leveraging blockchain for AI model evaluations. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of how generative AI impacts identity security, the global regulatory landscape, and why collaboration between global superpowers is essential to address AI's growing risks.
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What's Happening to Mobile Users' Trust, with MEF's Dario Betti
In this episode of ID Talk, hosts Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis sit down with Dario Betti, CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), to discuss the latest trends in mobile identity, authentication, and consumer trust. Dario shares insights from MEF’s meticulous reports revealing why trust in mobile services remains low, how SMS authentication is declining, and why emerging markets are leading the charge in digital identity adoption. The conversation also explores the role of AI in fraud and security, the rise of passkeys and biometrics, and how businesses can navigate evolving authentication challenges. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the future of mobile identity and how MEF is working to facilitate serious discussion of these issues among all of the mobile ecosystem's stakeholders.
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Year in Preview with Danielle VanZandt and Alan Goode
In this episode of ID Talk, hosts Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis are joined by industry analysts Danielle VanZandt (Frost & Sullivan) and Alan Goode (Goode Intelligence) for an in-depth discussion on the biggest digital identity and biometrics trends shaping 2025.The conversation covers key developments in the European Union’s Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI), the UK’s newly announced digital ID program, and the growing role of biometrics in retail and travel. The guests also discuss the rise of age verification laws, the impact of deepfake fraud, and the challenges of AI-driven identity threats. Plus, a bit of lighthearted speculation on how many times the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be delayed this year.Tune in for expert insights on what’s ahead for identity, security, and biometrics in 2025.
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HID's Rob Sutton on How Identity Technology Is Transforming Air Travel
This week on the ID Talk Podcast, Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis sit down with Rob Sutton, HID's Director of Solution Enablement for Aviation and Travel. Rob shares his expertise on how biometrics and digital transformation are revolutionizing air travel. From regional challenges to groundbreaking technologies like facial recognition and mobile credentials, Rob offers fascinating insights into the future of seamless, secure travel. Don't miss his take on industry trends, a few quirky airport anecdotes, and what's next for air travel tech.
ID Tech's Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis are joined by a varied range of guest experts to discuss identity technology, biometrics, digital ID, artificial intelligence, and more.
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