Andrew Bud

Andrew Bud, Founder and CEO of iProov, dives deep into the crucial distinction between facial verification and facial recognition. He emphasizes the importance of user consent in facial verification technology, which aims to provide authentic online identity verification. Bud discusses the innovative use of controlled illumination for effortless selfie captures, ensuring users are not impersonated by deepfakes or photos. He also addresses ethical concerns surrounding identity verification and the advancements necessary to combat evolving cyber threats.

Guests Andrew Bud, Founder and CEO of iProov, and Bronwyn Williams, a futurist and economist, discuss biometric face verification, the advantages of face biometrics, the potential issues with a centralized global infrastructure for digital identities, the rise of digital injection attacks, the responsibility of using biometrics to deliver human rights, generative AI and identity manipulation, building trust frameworks for digital identity, and the implications of quantifying and managing things.