The ID Talk Podcast

In this episode of ID Talk, we sit down with Rob Devlin, co-founder and CEO of Metalenz, to explore how metasurface optics are reshaping the future of facial recognition and mobile sensing. Rob walks us through the groundbreaking technology behind metasurfaces—flat, nanostructured lenses that replace traditional optical stacks—and how Metalenz’s latest product, Polar ID, leverages polarization imaging to deliver secure, spoof-resistant face authentication in mobile form factors. We discuss the origins of the technology, its real-world deployment through a major partnership with STMicroelectronics, and its exciting potential for applications beyond biometrics—including healthcare, environmental sensing, and more. Show Notes: * Learn more about Polar ID from Metalenz  → metalenz.com/polareyes-polarization-imaging-system/polar-id [http://metalenz.com/polareyes-polarization-imaging-system/polar-id] * Watch the Polar ID demo video on YouTube  → youtu.be/4gjZFulO0jk [http://youtu.be/4gjZFulO0jk] * Check out our coverage of Metalenz and Polar ID  → https://idtechwire.com/metalenz-face-unlock-system-captures-polarization-signature/ [https://idtechwire.com/metalenz-face-unlock-system-captures-polarization-signature/]

Friend of the pod Danielle VanZandt returns to share her key takeaways and expert insights from this year's RSA Conference. As the Research Manager & Program Director for Frost & Sullivan's Commercial and Public Security unit, Danielle brings her usual wealth of expertise to the conversation. It's especially helpful in this case as we onboard the latest member of the ID Tech team, Dave Barclay, who joins the discussion to ask the essential questions that non-experts might be wondering.

In this episode of ID Talk, Alex Perala sits down with Alexandre Kech, CEO of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), to explore how GLEIF is bringing digital identity to the enterprise itself. They discuss the origins of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), its global adoption, and the foundation’s latest innovation – the Verifiable LEI (VLEI) – designed to give companies and their authorized representatives cryptographically verifiable credentials.  From financial markets to Web3 to AI agents, this conversation dives into the future of organizational identity and digital trust.

In this episode of ID Talk, IDnow’s Director of Research, Montaser Awal, reveals how AI is reshaping the fight against digital fraud and deepfake threats. He discusses IDnow’s role in Europe's groundbreaking Achilles Project, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and trust in artificial intelligence. Montaser also shares valuable insights into the importance of data quality, privacy, and bias mitigation in AI-driven identity verification. Tune in to hear how IDnow is building ethical AI that genuinely protects our digital identities.

In the wake of LexisNexis Risk Solutions' recent acquisition of IDVerse, Kimberly Sutherland, Global Head of Fraud and Identity, joins the ID Talk podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of digital fraud and identity security.  Sutherland shares her insights on the growing sophistication of fraud threats powered by AI, the strategic thinking behind LexisNexis Risk Solutions' series of identity-focused acquisitions, and how businesses can effectively balance security with user convenience. She also highlights the importance of regulatory frameworks and collaborative intelligence in the fight against increasingly organized and global fraud networks.