A battle between technological advancement and data privacy is brewing around Worldcoin, a project offering digital identity and cryptocurrency in exchange for iris scans. While Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin applauds Worldcoin’s efforts to strengthen privacy measures, Portugal’s data regulator has thrown a wrench into the program by halting biometric data collection for 90 days. Worldcoin’s […]
OpenAI, the research company synonymous with Worldcoin and the groundbreaking generative AI like ChatGPT, finds itself at a crossroads. Just months after a dramatic firing and swift reinstatement, CEO Sam Altman has rejoined the board, but the dust from the incident hasn’t settled. Legal battles, a changing board landscape, and fierce competition paint a picture […]
Creditors Rejoice As Worldcoin (WLD) Skyrockets 188%, Providing Vital Relief To 3AC And FTX | Bitcoinist.com
In a challenging year for creditors of bankrupt investment firms Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and FTX’s trading arm Alameda Research, a recent surge in Worldcoin (WLD) has provided some solace. The coin, which is associated with the crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has seen a significant 188% surge over the past fourteen […]
Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has taken investigative actions against Worldcoin, a crypto project developed by Tools for Humanity. This move comes amid the “never-ending” concerns over the project’s handling of personal biometric data, specifically the scanning of users’ irises. Navigating Legal And Ethical Boundaries Earlier today, the PCPD […]