Why Apple and Google Want Your ID

The article discusses Apple and Google's push for digital IDs, allowing users to scan digital versions of their passports and driver's licenses using iPhones and Android phones. While currently used at TSA checkpoints, the initiative aims to expand online identity verification. The process involves scanning the ID, taking a photo and video of the user's face for verification. This move signifies a broader effort to establish secure digital identities, potentially streamlining various online processes and enhancing security, although it raises privacy concerns about data collection and usage.