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India Unveils Beta Version of Aadhaar App with Face ID and AI for Digital Identity Verification

The new app simplifies Aadhaar verification with QR code scanning, offers enhanced privacy safeguards, and eliminates the need for physical documents.

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Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making a UPI payment, Vaishnaw said in a post on X.
Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the beta testing phase of the application on social media. (AFP)
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Overview

  • The Government of India launched a beta version of the Aadhaar app, integrating Face ID authentication and AI to streamline digital identity verification.
  • The app allows users to securely share Aadhaar details digitally, eliminating the need to carry physical cards or photocopies.
  • Key features include QR code-based instant verification and real-time Face ID authentication, designed to make the process as simple as a UPI payment.
  • Enhanced privacy measures ensure users share only necessary data, maintaining complete control over their personal information and preventing misuse or forgery.
  • Currently in beta testing, the app's nationwide rollout will follow user feedback to refine functionality and address potential concerns.