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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT memory system to US users
Data Protection

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT memory system to US users

ChatGPT's new memory overhaul aims to keep personal details current and useful, with wider access set to follow in coming weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
Data Protection

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges

AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
Biometrics

Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay

Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
FDATA names Christine Day chair & Kat Cloud vice chair
Digital Transformation

FDATA names Christine Day chair & Kat Cloud vice chair

Policy debates over open banking and digital identity will be shaped by two seasoned fintech executives taking top roles at FDATA.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
SEON adds AI tools to fraud and AML platform for teams
Data Analytics

SEON adds AI tools to fraud and AML platform for teams

Fraud and AML teams can now plug external AI tools into SEON's data layer, helping analysts work from unified risk signals without manual exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Tetrate & Ory secure AI agents with runtime controls
Data Protection

Tetrate & Ory secure AI agents with runtime controls

Enterprises testing AI agents in production will get parameter-level policy checks and step-up approval for risky actions through a new Ory-Tetrate setup.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ebankIT partners Daon on continuous identity checks
Biometrics

ebankIT partners Daon on continuous identity checks

Banks using ebankIT can now trigger extra checks when fraud risk rises, after AI-driven impersonation exposed gaps in one-off onboarding checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Power 50 unveils 2026 payments ranking amid pressure
Fintech

Power 50 unveils 2026 payments ranking amid pressure

Merchants and banks are demanding better payment reliability as The Power 50 names 40 companies and 10 figures in its 2026 ranking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
OVHcloud sees blockchain aiding enterprise security
Blockchain

OVHcloud sees blockchain aiding enterprise security

Knowledge gaps and sustainability concerns are still holding back wider adoption, even as 73% of Web3 professionals back blockchain for enterprise security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity
Data Protection

Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity

Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
Data Protection

Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group

The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year
Digital Transformation

Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year

Enterprises are putting greater weight on fraud controls and identity checks as AI-driven customer messaging becomes central to CPaaS buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Didit raises USD $7.5 million seed to scale identity
Biometrics

Didit raises USD $7.5 million seed to scale identity

The funding comes as tighter regulation and AI-driven fraud push more online businesses to add identity checks across products and markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion
Data Protection

CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion

Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies
Data Protection

It's time insurance seeks out next gen responsible technologies

Trust is now a commercial issue for insurers, as Consumer Duty and wary customers push them towards transparent AI and fairer claims handling.

By Paula Milton • 5 min read • 4 days ago
ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy
Biometrics

ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy

Its latest NIST ranking may bolster bids for government identity contracts, after ROC topped Class B slap fingerprint accuracy and cut error rates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 6 days ago
AI shifts web discovery, boosts domain trust, says Name.com
Phishing

AI shifts web discovery, boosts domain trust, says Name.com

UK businesses are treating domain names as trust markers as 65% of respondents said they trust AI-recommended sites more than search results.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago
RECCo picks Raidiam & PayPoint for consent framework
Data Protection

RECCo picks Raidiam & PayPoint for consent framework

The framework aims to give households control over energy data as the sector builds a common consent system for flexible tariffs and services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week