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• [New] In 2026, widespread biometric adoption increases user confidence, reduces fraud risk, and provides a frictionless experience, allowing consumers to securely access accounts and perform transactions quickly without relying on traditional passwords or PIN codes. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] By 2026, 30% of enterprises will abandon vulnerable verifications like facial recognition as deepfakes render them unreliable, and new laws (such as the EU's AI Act) will require clear labeling of AI-generated media. Security Magazine
• [New] In-store checkout may become more seamless through biometric verification, while one-click online payments could be widely available by 2030, aided by global tokenization that reduces manual entry and static passwords. Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
• [New] YouTube and LinkedIn will likely split feeds into verified human (requires ID + biometric scan) and synthetic / unverified. Growth Memo
• [New] The DHS and Customs and Border Protection have implemented more comprehensive biometric tools, remote sensing, and AI biometric risk evaluation along the U.S.-Mexico border. New York Center For Foreign Policy Affairs
• By reinforcing systems and maintaining vigilance across operations and taking a multi-layered approach incorporating biometric and behavioural technology organizations can better protect customers and minimise risk during one of the busiest and most demanding periods of the year. FinExtra
• Facial recognition is set to capture a 38.5% share by 2035, impelled by advancements in deep learning and artificial intelligence that enhance accuracy and reliability across diverse applications such as e-governance and financial services. Research Nester
• With facial recognition technology gaining global traction, passengers can expect faster processing times, meaning less time spent at checkpoints and more time to relax before their flights. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 04 January 2026