The US National Academies of Sciences proposes an Executive Order for facial recognition technology (FRT) regulations, suggesting the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) outline standards. A report outlines FRT's benefits and privacy threats, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. Meanwhile, changes to the European Union's forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Act allowing retrospective facial recognition use raise concerns. FaceTec appoints identity industry veteran Manos Mavrikos as VP of Global Customer & Partner Success. Fingerprint Cards launches FPC Smart 'Nroll, an at-home enrolment system for biometric payment cards. Epicore Biosystems receives investments for sweat-sensing wearables, while Singaporean proptech platform Rently leverages Singpass digital ID for deposit-free rentals.