IDnow, a leading European identity proofing platform provider, is pleased to announce its participation in the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Accelerate@IATA 2022 accelerator program. IDnow is working with IATA and its members, providing expertise and regulatory know-how in the field of identity proofing and digital identity. Together, IATA and IDnow are working on the shared goal of making flying more seamless and low-touch for passengers, while lowering fraud risks for airlines. IATA is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. As a leading industry association, IATA is shaping industry standards and the future of aviation.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) White Paper outlines the results of IATA research and development activities on AI in collaboration with airlines and the wider value chain. You will discover in this White Paper the fundamentals, threats and opportunities of AI across the aviation industry.

A new study published in the scientific journal PLOS One has shown that a type of computer modelling called'machine learning' can pick up areas of damage in the brain which are associated with drug-resistant epilepsy. This means that people with drug-resistant epilepsy could be diagnosed much more quickly, enabling them more timely access to appropriate treatment. The authors of the study also suggest that this new technology could potentially be used to diagnose other conditions such as multiple sclerosis and dementia. A new smartphone app called myCareCentric Epilepsy has been successfully piloted at Poole Hospital to help those with epilepsy and medical staff to monitor the condition. The app works with an existing technology, the Microsoft wristband.