Biometrics to support easier interactions grow with new tech, guidance

Iris biometrics capturing at a distance, authentication for encryption keys and open digital identity APIs are all confirmed as mature technologies in a trio of the most-read stories on Biometric Update this week. NIST has made room for passkeys in its digital identity guidelines, NEC technology has enabled the introduction of new biometric border control gates in Singapore, and OSIA has been officially accepted by the ITU. Each represents an expansion supporting ease of use. Meanwhile Microsoft has decided not …

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