By ID Talk, the podcast from ID Tech.
In the latest episode of the ID Talk podcast, Montaser Awal, IDnow’s Director of Research, outlined the company’s participation in Europe’s ACHILLES Project, emphasising efforts to develop transparent and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address the rising threat of digital fraud, particularly deepfake technology.
Awal explains that ACHILLES, a European consortium of 16 partners, aims to create AI systems that are not only efficient but also fair, unbiased, and privacy-conscious. The ACHILLES Project focuses on optimizing AI training methodologies by prioritizing data quality over data quantity, aiming to produce models that require less energy, provide greater transparency, and reduce biases that are often found in facial verification technologies.
“The main idea behind Achilles is to rethink AI algorithms and methodologies, making them more trustworthy, transparent, and aligned with ethical and legal frameworks,” said Awal. He further emphasised that addressing biases and improving deepfake detection were critical aspects of the consortium’s objectives.
IDnow contributes its expertise by testing AI algorithms developed under ACHILLES in real-world identity verification scenarios, enabling the consortium to refine technologies for practical applications. Awal described IDnow’s broader approach as “fighting fire with fire,” leveraging advanced AI technologies to proactively combat sophisticated fraud attempts that also increasingly rely on AI.
To hear more insights from Montaser Awal on IDnow’s innovative approach to ethical AI, data privacy, and fraud prevention, listen to the full episode of ID Talk via their website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
