digital identity

The US military has moved to disable advertising trackers on its websites and digital services amid fears they could expose the locations and identities of service members. The concern is that ad-tracking data could be used by hostile states, notably Iran, to target or track troops. The move highlights growing awareness that commercial surveillance tools pose national security risks.

A new piece on social media profiling examines how open-source intelligence techniques are used to map online identities and track user behaviour across platforms. The discussion sits at the intersection of OSINT, cybersecurity and cyberpsychology, touching on how digital investigations leverage AI to connect accounts, analyse activity patterns and support cybercrime inquiries.

A developer has launched a classic-style internet forum built on Nostr, the decentralised open protocol, where each user's identity is a cryptographic keypair rather than an account held by a central company. The project, shared with a Show HN post, is drawing attention for its retro design and self-owned identity model.

A new push behind the NO FAKES Act in the United States argues that people should hold legal ownership over their own likeness and voice, protecting them from unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and digital replicas. An opinion piece in The Hill calls the legislation a 'no-brainer', saying your identity belongs to you. The debate centers on how Congress should balance innovation in artificial intelligence with the right of individuals, including performers, to control digital copies of themselves.

Airlines and airports are calling on the European Union to support the adoption of biometric technology for travel, aiming to speed up passenger processing at borders and gates. The industry argues that digital identity checks could cut queues and modernise the passenger experience, but the rollout depends on EU regulatory backing and harmonised standards across member states.