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Worldcoin, which says it wants to build a “more human internet” with its World ID credential and globular iris scanning device, has been told that the its plan is not welcome in Kenya until its biometric data collection practices have passed a legal assessment, according to Africa News. The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced it is suspending Worldcoin’s enrollments and cryptocurrency issuance while “the relevant government agencies certify the absence of any risk to the public.” Concerns about Worldcoin’s commitment to privacy and the legality of its practices mean that...

He said the government is aware of OpenAI’s operations in the country

It's a cryptocurrency that enables users to make payments using tokens.

What differentiates WorldCoin from many existing cryptocurrency projects is its use of biometrics. Its unique method of sign-up, involving scanning of irises, rang alarm bells in France, Germany and Kenya. India has at least 17 sign-up locations

Sam Altman believes his AI-enabled, iris-scanning Orbs can help save the world from other AI systems he's creating. I'm not convinced.