Weekly Roundup 2/13/18

An estimated 1.5 billion people in developing countries lack proof of identity, often preventing them from accessing basic rights and services. The Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development aim to create a guiding framework for inclusive, trustworthy and secure identification systems that mitigate this gap.

One emerging technological tool for realizing self-sovereign digital identities is blockchain. A recent report has highlighted a couple potential blockchain use cases for digital identity that are know-your-customer compliant or verify an individual’s economic identity. These cases are in the early stages of development and require further to show they are secure, cost-effective, and sustainable.

In other news:

Artificial Intelligence

• The need for AI risk management

Cybersecurity

• Election interference in 2018 and beyond

Disinformation

• Google to alter search tool to reflect diverse answers

Open Internet

• Cameroon faces lawsuit for blocking the internet

Tech News

• Falcon Heavy’s successful launch will make big launches more affordable
• Ex-employees of Facebook, Google, and Apple launch the Center for Humane Technology
• Winter Olympics hit by cyber attack