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AI cybersecurity threats are exposing the privacy risks of age verification laws, which require companies to collect sensitive data, writes Logan Kolas.

AI cybersecurity threats are exposing the privacy risks of age verification laws, which require companies to collect sensitive data, writes Logan Kolas.

Verification from above, verification from below, and a rising AI floor

New tools are aiming to better protect job seekers from scams and remove fraudulent profiles faster.

Persona data shows a 125% year-over-year increase in high-velocity attacks, as AI makes established tactics like bot-driven automation faster to build, adapt, and scale. Persona, a global identity verification and fraud defense platform, released new data showing that identity fraud is becoming more adaptive as fraudsters use AI and automation to make repeated verification attempts […]

Flare launches Confidential Compute on Songbird, enabling onchain verification of private institutional data, with Hex Trust's USDX as the first Proof of Reserves deployment. The post Flare Confidential Compute Launches On Songbird, Bringing Private Institutional Data Onchain With Hex Trust’s USDX appeared first on Metaverse Post.

Nature Reviews Clean Technology, Published online: 28 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s44359-026-00220-yEarth observation can provide key information for planning, operations and independent monitoring with verification but is often underused in energy governance. Earth observation approaches should be embedded in energy policy and technical capacity to leverage this information for the clean energy transition.

Large language models (LLMs) are enticing in their promise to support data visualization (Vis) through faster and simpler workflows for data prep, analysis, and visualization creation. Yet LLMs are notoriously error-prone and not built for data visualization tasks. Few studies have explored LLM adoption among Vis practitioners. To fill this gap, we conducted semi-structured interviews with members of the Data Visualization Society, a global community of data visualization designers. Our findings show that Vis designers actively use LLMs for both creative and technical aspects of the visualization process. A new visualization workflow is emerging, a process we call vibe analysis, analogous to vibe coding. Some key challenges raised by participants parallel those of vibe coding, while others are Vis-specific, like gaps in Vis knowledge and chart verification. This work opens up opportunities for research combining LLM-mediated work with Vis tools that incorporate data visualization guidance, constraints, and best practices.

KIGALI — Rwanda is advancing its Single Digital Identity initiative to simplify identity verification and strengthen access to public and private services for all citizens and residents. Led by the National Identification Agency (NIDA), the programme forms part of the country’s broader digital transformation, with accurate registration, accessible enrollment and personal data protection central to its implementation. In an official update on enrollment in the Southern Province, NIDA said the system would allow citizens to access services through “a single, trusted form of identification.”

Toronto resident Jasmine Ault experienced a sudden and unexplained deletion of her Meta accounts, including Facebook and Instagram, which she had used for over 20 years for personal and professional purposes. Ault reported that her accounts were disabled overnight without any explanation, and when she attempted to appeal, she was met with AI chatbots that prevented her from reaching a human representative. Despite paying for Meta Verification, she received no human assistance, only automated responses. Experts warn that without regulation requiring companies to provide access to human customer service, such incidents will continue to rise. A global survey revealed that 50% of customers find AI customer service lacking in empathy, and 87% prefer phone calls over AI interactions. However, only 7% of executives plan to prioritize phone support. Ault's case highlights the growing trend of social media platforms relying on AI moderation, which often incorrectly flags accounts, leaving users unable to resolve issues. Legal experts suggest Canadians may have recourse through courts for damages, particularly if accounts were used for business. The EU's Digital Services Act, implemented in 2024, mandates transparency and appeal processes for content removal, but Canada lacks similar regulations. While new AI legislation was introduced in June 2026, it focuses on child safety rather than consumer rights. Ault's story underscores the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to ensure users can access human support when AI systems make errors.

Long-read on the invisible revolution in identity verification.

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