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A Review of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Part 2
The first article in this series introduced the concept of Generative AI as well as its use of Large Language Models. Here the author...
A Review of Generative AI: Part 1
An Introduction into Generative AI
Some people are surprised to learn that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is really nothing new. It has evolved since the 1940s,...
Caribbean Guilder to Replace Netherlands Antillean Guilder
Curaçao and Sint Maarten, both located in the Caribbean, are independent states within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Central Bank of Curaçao and...
Bulgaria Launches a New National ID Card
The Republic of Bulgaria has begun issuing a new-and-improved national identity card for citizens who apply for it. Issuance began in mid-June of this...
UAE Extends Passport Validity to 10 Years for Adults Age 21+
The validity of United Arab Emirates passport for citizens aged 21 years and older has been extended from the present five years to 10 years from...
Why Corporate Boards Should Prioritize Minors’ Data Privacy
Whether your company wants to let kids in or keep them out, companies must now comply with expanding digital privacy and safety laws set...
King Charles III Banknotes Due Out June 5, 2024 [Updated]
Early this year, we published this preview of the U.K.'s new banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III. The new banknotes went into...
Japan’s New Banknote Series
In 2022, we published a preview of Japan's new family of banknotes. The new notes were released on July 3, 2024. Here we have...
Optimizing Serialization: Part 3
The first part of this series discussed letterpress numbering machines, detection of counterfeit serial numbers by printing process examination, and strategies for optimizing letterpress...
Mozambique Launches a New Family of Banknotes
The Central Bank of Mozambique launched a new series of banknotes on June 16, 2024. All six denominations (20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and...
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LIVE BLOG: Limited Edition “Patriot Passport”; new design and security for Hawaii’s driver license
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U.S. Marks 250 Years with Commemorative “Patriot Passport” [UPDATE]
The news seems to have spread like wildfire across the globe: The U.S. will soon start issuing a new passport bearing the image of...
New Design Coming for Hawaii Driver License & ID Card
Hawaii will begin issuing driver licenses and state ID cards with a new look — and significantly enhanced security features — later this year....
ID Intelligence: Your Industry Briefing. One App. Every Day.
On June 26, 2026, SECOIA Executive Consultants AG published the following press release about their new iOS app, ID Intelligence. Keesing Platform is honored...
Top Scores for IDEMIA Public Security Fingerprint Tech
On June 2, 2026, IDEMIA Public Security released the following announcement.
IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, today announced...
LIVE BLOG: Limited Edition “Patriot Passport”; new design and security for Hawaii’s driver license
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
U.S. Marks 250 Years with Commemorative “Patriot Passport” [UPDATE]
The news seems to have spread like wildfire across the globe: The U.S. will soon start issuing a new passport bearing the image of...
New Design Coming for Hawaii Driver License & ID Card
Hawaii will begin issuing driver licenses and state ID cards with a new look — and significantly enhanced security features — later this year....
ID Intelligence: Your Industry Briefing. One App. Every Day.
On June 26, 2026, SECOIA Executive Consultants AG published the following press release about their new iOS app, ID Intelligence. Keesing Platform is honored...
Top Scores for IDEMIA Public Security Fingerprint Tech
On June 2, 2026, IDEMIA Public Security released the following announcement.
IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, today announced...