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As AI-generated content scales, trust and authenticity are becoming critical challenges. At #EIC2026 this week, DIF joins the conversation on content authenticity, identity, and trusted digital media. 🗓 May 21, 2026 📍 A 03-04, Berlin Congress Center kuppingercole.com/sessions/6053/1

Identity conversations are moving fast ⚡ This week’s DIF newsletter covers KYA-OS entering review, DIDcomm updates, Agentic Identity discussions, new WG leadership, and upcoming DIF appearances across Europe. blog.identity.foundation/dif-newsletter…

Chaos (KYA-OS) takes center stage in this week’s DIF newsletter ⚡ Catch updates on Trusted Agentic AI, DIDcomm, Universal Resolver discussions, new WG leadership, Hot Takes interviews, and spring/summer identity events across Europe. Read more: blog.identity.foundation/dif-newsletter…

Chaos (KYA-OS) headlines this week’s DIF newsletter 🔥 From KYA-OS entering review, to DIDcomm surveys, OAuth & Agentic Identity debates, WG updates, and upcoming EU events — lots happening across DIF. Read the full newsletter: blog.identity.foundation/dif-newsletter…

Brazil recently issued its first rural credit loan using land registry VCs. This DIF Hot Takes explores the growing push for interoperability profiles, implementation realities, and scaling DID/VC deployments across countries and ecosystems. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/jSe5U4bLgio

“If we don't make choices, there's no interop and no adoption.” What happens when 250 DID methods meet real-world deployment needs? This DIF Hot Takes explores why interoperability profiles are becoming critical for scalable DID/VC adoption. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/jSe5U4bLgio

Can OAuth support autonomous AI agents? This DIF Hot Takes highlights discussions from the ITU Agentic Identity Workshop — from intent-based authorization to “human intent” as a trust anchor for agentic systems. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/aDWrO0OGNOk

Can OAuth work for autonomous AI agents? At the ITU Agentic Identity workshop, discussions explored intent-based authorization, delegation, and why “human intent” may become the new trust anchor for agentic systems. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/aDWrO0OGNOk

DIF is surveying DIDcomm Users. Check out our 5-minute survey. If you care about making DIDcomm an internationally recognized standard, we want to represent you. blog.identity.foundation/didcomm-tell-d…

As AI-generated content grows, trust becomes harder—and more important. DIF will be at #EIC2026 exploring approaches to content authenticity, identity, and verification in the AI era.  🗓 May 21, 12:05–12:25 📍 A 03-04, Berlin Congress Center Learn more: kuppingercole.com/sessions/6053/1

DIDcomm--are you using it? Suvey of DIDcomm implementations for international standards bodies. Please fill out our survey either anonymously or with your company/implementation name. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Is DIDcomm ready for the big time? If you use DIDcomm, tell us about it! blog.identity.foundation/didcomm-tell-d…

Agentic AI is everywhere—but no one agrees what an “agent” is. From DIDs vs proprietary IDs to SIM-based models, Grace Rachmany breaks down what’s emerging across Asia. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/uHGUF5JXa8U

AI is reshaping how we trust digital content. At #EIC2026, DIF will be part of the conversation on content authenticity, identity, and emerging frameworks tackling deepfakes and verification. 🗓 May 21, 12:05–12:25 📍 A 03-04, Berlin Congress Center ⬇️ kuppingercole.com/sessions/6053/1

How do we scale digital identity ecosystems? From MOSIP to FIDES, Vishwa & Harmen share insights on testing, interoperability, and real-world adoption 🎥 DIF Hot Takes: FIDES, MOSIP, and Boosting Ecosystem with Testing 🗓 May 5, Tue 9AM EST 🌐 Become a DIF member to attend live!

Trust gaps. Low adoption. No clear path forward. From mDL challenges to debates on agent identity, authorization, and intent—Damian Glover & Ward Duchamps share key signals from ITU 🎥 ITU Workshop Hot Takes 🗓 May 4, Monday 1:00 PM EST 🌐 Become a DIF member to attend live.

AI is breaking our ability to trust what we see. At #EIC2026, Grace Rachmany explores how we build authenticity frameworks for digital content—from deepfakes to verifiable media. 🗓 May 21, 12:05–12:25  📍 A 03-04, Berlin Congress Center Learn more: kuppingercole.com/sessions/6053/1

Agentic AI has an identity crisis—and it’s now a global priority. DIF and Vouched introduce KYA-OS (Know Your Agent OS): an open framework for agent identity, delegation, and trust across systems. DIDs + VCs. Designed for interoperability. Read here ⬇️ blog.identity.foundation/kya-os/

What’s shaping the future of digital identity in APAC? Join Grace Rachmany as she shares hot insights from Korea, China, Singapore & Japan — from agentic identity to DID adoption. 🗓 Apr 23, 8:00 AM UTC Not a member? Join DIF to watch live, or catch the replay on DIF’s YouTube

DIF’s April newsletter highlights specification graduation, and a new report draft covering the specifications work being done in the area of Agentic AI Identity. Read here: blog.identity.foundation/dif-newsletter…