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 […]
After a successful launch of World ID 2.0 and the open-sourcing of the Worldcoin iris recognition pipeline in mid-December, the crypto project, co-created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is expanding its reach to Singapore. The project’s custom hardware device, the Orb, is now available in five locations across the city-state for World ID verifications. This […]
According to multiple reports, the board of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been in talks with ousted CEO Sam Altman about a return to the company. This development comes following the heavy criticism of the wider tech community on the board’s decision to abruptly fire the Worldcoin founder. In a shocking statement on Friday, […]
Worldcoin, a crypto project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has been under the microscope in several countries, including Britain, Germany, and France. The project, led by Tools for Humanity, promises users a new “identity and financial network” but has faced criticism and scrutiny over its method of acquiring user data, particularly the scanning of […]