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Demand rises for ID verification amid AI advancements

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Startup Kibu has raised $10.5 million in seed funding to develop identity verification tools designed to combat AI-driven scams and deepfakes. The company's revamped app aims to provide a way for users to establish trusted connections in an increasingly precarious digital landscape.

Why it matters Escalating deepfake sophistication is turning identity verification from a niche security feature into a fundamental requirement for digital trust.
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