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PODCAST

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast

Ralph A. Rodriguez

Over the past six years, the G2 Identity and Biometrics Weekly newsletter has become a trusted resource for thousands of professionals in banking, fintech, insurance, telco, and more. Now, I’m thrilled to launch Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast on Spotify, bringing you the same concise updates in a convenient audio format. Plus, I’ll cover additional identity and biometrics news, offering even more insights into this critical, fast-evolving field. Perfect for staying informed on the go!

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00:21:02

Identity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 2)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2025/01/14

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.(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

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00:16:41

Identity & Biometrics Insights 2025 (week 1)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2025/01/07

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

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00:11:48

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 52)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2025/01/01

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

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00:12:07

Decoding the AI Task Force Report: Expert Insights...

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/31

The 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,

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00:13:42

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 51)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/24

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.(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

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00:21:34

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 50)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/18

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.(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,

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00:23:56

Invisible Threats: Why Injection Attack Detection...

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/12

This 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

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00:24:22

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 49)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/11

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. (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

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00:30:35

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 48)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/12/03

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”

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00:15:25

AI's Double-Edged Sword: Tackling Bias and Security...

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/29

● 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

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00:19:56

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 47)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/26

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. (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

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00:10:58

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 46)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/19

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.(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

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00:19:28

Deepfake Dangers: Safeguarding Financial Institutions

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/15

FinCEN 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

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00:12:03

Digital Identity Reinvented: The Power of Mobile...

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/14

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

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00:15:25

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 45)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/12

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. (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

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00:22:39

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 44)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/11/05

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

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00:24:22

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 43)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/29

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.(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

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00:31:40

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 42)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/22

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. (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

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00:11:32

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 41)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/15

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. (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

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00:12:56

Identity & Biometrics Insights (week 40)

Identity Insights: The G2 Weekly Podcast ·

2024/10/08

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

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