Millions of Americans seeking unemployment benefits must submit to facial recognition software

As the US continues to deal with the economic fallout of the pandemic, many states are requiring residents to submit to a facial-recognition software program to collect unemployment benefits. Currently 25 states are using ID.me, a Virginia-based online identity network, CNN reports. Two more have signed contracts and at least seven others are in discussions. To register with ID.me, clients verify their identity online--comparing a valid photo ID with a video selfie taken on their phone. State agencies say they are trying to trim processing time and address the rising tide of benefits fraud that's developed during the pandemic.