According to CIO Mike Hussey, the state is actively pursuing blockchain to better manage the vehicle registration process. Now in the early stages of the conversation, the overall process seems like the perfect fit for the technology. Hussey said rather than relying on pieces of paper, blockchain would offer a clear record of vehicle ownership and potentially save the state millions of dollars.
In a similar vein, artificial intelligence and facial recognition could soon help the state weed out identity theft and driver’s license fraud. As Hussey explains below, the tools could be used to compare older license photos to catch cases of fraud. While the idea is still in its infancy, the CIO says the technology could be a valid replacement for a process that now requires staff time and energy for side-by-side comparisons.