A growing number of individuals with facial differences report repeated failures when using AI‑driven facial verification tools. From DMV photo booths to credit‑score checks and government portals, the technology often cannot match their selfies to official IDs, leaving them locked out of essential services. Advocacy groups such as Face Equality International are urging companies and agencies to provide alternative verification methods and to improve training for staff handling these cases. While some agencies claim to offer fallback options, many users say the process remains stressful and dehumanizing. Read more →

OpenAI is preparing a standalone social media app that mirrors TikTok’s vertical video feed but will feature only AI‑generated content. The app will be driven by the upcoming Sora 2 video model, limit clips to ten seconds or less, and include identity‑verification tools that let users’ likenesses be used in generated videos. Copyright safeguards will block certain content, and rights holders can opt out of having their material appear. Analysts suggest the move may capitalize on ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations. Read more →