New zero-knowledge location authentication method developed by university collaboration

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Multiple researchers came up with a new method of location sharing The method keeps user privacy while sharing relevant data It could have big implications across industries Researchers have come up with a new method to “prove” where you’re located, without actually having to share sensitive location data. If adopted, the method could have major implications for businesses such as ride-sharing or delivery, smart cities and public transport, or digital advertising and marketing. The paper, presented recently at the 2025 IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, was drafted by authors Jens Ernstberger (Technical University of Munich), Chengru Zhang (University of...