Bot or Not? Why Incentives Matter More Than Identity - Spherical Cow Consulting
Not all bots are bad, but they all cost something. Identity isn't enough and incentives must reshape automated traffic management.| Spherical Cow Consulting
For a long time, logging into a website was (perhaps still is) a bit of a mess. There’s definitely been many efforts to fix it, and though OAuth buttons and SSO integrations tried to clean things up, under the hood, “Sign in with…” is mostly a best-effort dance. You can authenticate a user, maybe even Continue Reading The post Web Payments and Digital Identity are Having a Moment appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
When we talk about introspection in digital identity, we’re not just talking about what happens in OAuth 2.0. Yes, there’s a token introspection spec, but this post is about something broader: the idea that platforms—especially browsers—can inspect and influence the identity data being exchanged. Is that a good thing? Apple and Google disagree on just Continue Reading The post Is Introspection a Bug or a Feature? appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
The irony with urgently questioning how to tell whether something is an AI or a person is the fact that we’re struggling just as much to distinguish humans from… well, other humans. This is, in fact, not a new problem at all. After writing about the AI vs Human issue in a previous post, I’m Continue Reading The post What AI Agents Can Teach Us About Fraud in Consumer Identity appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
I don’t think of myself as an expert in non-human identity (NHI). Instead, I’d say I’m NHI-curious and eager to share what I’m learning. Lately, I’ve been going down a rabbit hole about when and how to indicate if someone—or something—is human. I’m clearly not alone in asking this. Last year, I was one of Continue Reading The post Are You Human? A Dive Into the Proof of Personhood Debate appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Back in November 2024, my article “Token Lifetimes and Security in OAuth 2.0: Best Practices and Emerging Trends” was published in the IDPro® Body of Knowledge, and wow—over 1,600 people have already checked it out! If you’re one of those people who clicked on the article but didn’t quite have time to read it (or Continue Reading The post Unlock the Secrets of OAuth 2.0 Tokens (and Have Fun Doing It!) appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Step into the arena where web tools dual as privacy foes and friends. From cookies to link decorations, we unveil how tracking morphs under the web's surface. Discover the challenge browsers face in shielding you without stripping the web's soul. Excited for a cookieless future? We're laying the groundwork in our series' next chapter! The post Understanding Browser Tracking & Logins: The Invisible Trail appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
The technology that supports digital identity is like magic. A quick scan of your face and you can open your phone or get on a plane. But what happens when the promise of technology falls short for significant segments of the population? This is top of mind because of the newly proposed NIST 800-63 rev 4 Continue Reading The post NIST 800-63-4 and Equity appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
ChatGPT and AI are all the rage. And I mean that literally - people are excited, surprised, scared, and angry by the potential this kind of service has. Here's my take on whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. The post Can AI Write This Blog Post? appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
In this month's hot take, we catch up with a travel expert about the recent unveiling of Amtrak's next-generation Acela service and how it proves just how far behind the times America's rail system remains.| Fodors Travel Guide
This morning, I would like to kindly remind you that the field of AI currently lacks established experts. It doesn't mean you're stuck and cannot do anything about it, but you certainly need to cut through the BS and take ownership of exploring this new field.| innovation copilots
Last year, I was expressing clear doubts about the interest of Apple Vision Pro: Still no clear use case, still no precise demographics. That tech enthusiasts will buy it makes no doubt, but they are called innovators and early adopters for a reason: they're not the| innovation copilots
Google recently gave us something we’ve been waiting on for years: hard numbers on how much energy an AI prompt uses. According to their report, the median Gemini prompt consumes just 0.24 watt-hours of electricity — roughly running a microwave for a second — along with some drops of water for cooling. The post Who Really Pays When AI Agents Run Wild? Incentives, Identity, and the Hidden Bill appeared first on Spherical Cow Consulting.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Not all bots are bad, but they all cost something. Identity isn't enough and incentives must reshape automated traffic management.| Spherical Cow Consulting
When discussing digital innovation, it isn't easy to top the level of sheer magical thinking that the term platform amassed for more than a decade. The simplest definition of a digital platform might be to explain that it's a proprietary system that connects customers online, enabling interactions and transactions to| innovation copilots
Well folks, it finally happened. The screen in your pickup truck… your last bastion of peace from the chaos of unskippable advertisements… now plays popup ads. Not even subtle ones. We’re talking full-dash, head-unit-commandeering infomercial panels in your RAM 1500, like you’re driving a Times Square billboard on wheels. It all kicked off with a […]| FuelArc News
Like Sam Altman, we dream of HER. You know, Scarlett Johansson’s voice, the gentle omnipresence of an AI that anticipates our needs, laughs at our jokes, and understands our deepest aspirations. A technology that feels like companionship. And like Stanley Kubrick, we fear HAL. The archetype of the cold,| innovation copilots
Learn why businesses should adopt digital credentials and how they combat fraud while navigating complex environments.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Third update: Ope, “most likely” arson, according to official documents! Updated with video from reporters on-site at the bottom of the post! Late Sunday night, four Tesla Cybertrucks caught fire in a Seattle holding lot near 2nd Ave S & S Spokane St, just five minutes from the local Tesla dealership. Initially, reports indicated two […]| FuelArc News
Understand the competing terminology of digital credentials, verifiable credentials, and verifiable digital credentials.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Get a better understanding of Non-Human Identities (NHI) and how they differ from human identities. NHI require more from IAM.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Explore how FedCM tackles the challenge of maintaining federated authentication and why it’s crucial to focus on practical implementation.| Spherical Cow Consulting
In the realm of B2B Tech and SaaS marketing, live webinars are revered as a tried-and-true method of audience engagement. But in an era of The post Live No More: Why Webinars Should Always Be On-Demand appeared first on Synergizification.| Synergizification
SEO – the elusive craft that every B2B Tech and SaaS company is eager to master. Algorithms remain at the center of SEO strategies, with The post Unveiling The Single Greatest SEO Tactic in History appeared first on Synergizification.| Synergizification
Automated email drip campaigns, the attempt to shepherd prospective customers from point A to point B as directly as possible, have become ubiquitous in B2B The post Email Drip is a Leaky Faucet, Not a Nurture appeared first on Synergizification.| Synergizification
The practice of creating exhaustive, all-encompassing content in a misguided bid to deliver the full narrative in one hit has become a prevalent misstep in The post Your Masterclass Piece of Massive Content Isn’t Doing You, or Your Customers, Any Favors appeared first on Synergizification.| Synergizification
The trend of crafting broad, generic content to appeal to multiple personas is deeply rooted in the B2B Tech and SaaS marketing landscape. This entrenched The post Your ‘One Size Fits None’ Content Strategy Is Holding You Back appeared first on Synergizification.| Synergizification
Discover why shifting from a convincing to a guiding strategy in B2B Tech and SaaS sales and marketing can increase efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, reduce churn, and improve ROI. Challenge the status quo with our industry-redefining insights.| Synergizification
Learn about the looming threat of quantum cryptography and its impact on Internet security. Will our digital world be left vulnerable?| Spherical Cow Consulting
An interesting controversy started two days ago when the latest Apple ad promoting their new iPad model raised hell from... pretty much everyone. The video is the kind of high production value we're accustomed to with Apple, and it shows a huge hydraulic press crunching together musical instruments, records, books,| innovation copilots
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has evolved since the 1980s; read on to learn more about the better choices available!| Spherical Cow Consulting
This blog post provides an overview of the verifiable credentials landscape, helping you to understand formats, protocols & the tech used.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Which digital credential format is best? Compare mdoc, Verifiable Credentials, and others for security, adoption, and real-world use cases.| Spherical Cow Consulting
Is your ABM strategy missing the mark? Discover why many B2B and tech marketing approaches fail and learn how to shift your focus towards accounts showing real interest. Boost engagement, conversions, and ROI with a data-driven, customer-centric ABM approach.| Synergizification
