The General Services Administration announced that the government’s online login service has broadened its use of mobile driver’s licenses for identity checks. The move is presented as a countermeasure against synthetic-media fraud, including AI-generated deepfakes, and was detailed in a press release issued on Tuesday.
According to the release, the updated workflow gives individuals more privacy control. Users may preview the credential and transmit only the data fields required for verification, rather than exposing the full document. The agency highlighted this selective sharing as a key benefit of the new system.
Mobile driver’s licenses rely on cryptographic techniques that validate the digital credential’s integrity and confirm it has not been altered. While the option is now widely supported, the agency clarified that using a mobile license remains optional for anyone accessing the login platform.
The statement added that the approach adds a layer of defense against fraud methods such as AI-generated deepfakes and forged identity papers. By requiring a digitally signed credential, the service aims to reduce the risk of counterfeit documents being accepted during the verification process.
As of March, twenty states and a single U.S. territory have launched mobile driver’s license programs, extending the capability to roughly 71.5 million residents. Current adoption figures show about eight million people actively using the mobile version of their driver’s license for various transactions.
The rollout aligns with the latest digital identity standards and follows an Office of Management and Budget directive that mandates the use of the login service across federal agencies. While the portal searches for a permanent head, Treasury CIO Sam Corcos is temporarily serving as assistant commissioner.