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artificial-intelligence3 hours ago•16 min saved

Iris as Identity: Worldcoin Partners with Tinder and Zoom to Verify Humans

Worldcoin is expanding its biometric iris-scan verification, linking with Tinder for global “verified human” profile badges and with Zoom for real-time face checks via World ID Deep Face, plus a Concert Kit to curb ticket bots. While proponents argue biometrics can prevent bots and fraud, critics warn about privacy risks and the challenge of scaling the system, as Worldcoin presses for broader uptake amid mixed public reception and infrastructure questions.

via Gizmodo|

#artificial-intelligence #biometrics #iris-scan

technology1 day ago•7 min saved

Tinder Verifies Real Humans Worldwide With World ID Iris Scan

World ID’s iris-scan verification now works on Tinder globally, letting users display a 'real human' badge and receive five free boosts; World is expanding partnerships with Zoom and DocuSign to embed identity checks across platforms amid regulatory privacy concerns, while continuing to push mainstream adoption with about 18 million verifications to date.

via WIRED|

#identity-verification #iris-scan #note-only-five-allowed-extra-tag-will-be-ignored

technology2 years ago•9 min saved

Worldcoin's Iris-Scan ID System Gains Momentum and Popularity

Worldcoin's campaign to incentivize people to scan their irises for a unique World ID in exchange for cryptocurrency is facing scrutiny over privacy risks. Critics are concerned about a private organization like Worldcoin having access to a global database of human iris scans, especially since the project is targeting poor communities in developing countries. While Worldcoin claims its iris-scanning system can enable cross-border transactions and improve resource distribution, regulators in Kenya, the U.K., and Germany are reviewing the project. The suspension of Worldcoin's operations in Kenya has raised questions about the authenticity and legality of the project. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the potential mishandling of biometric data and the centralized nature of the identity verification system.

via Forbes|

#biometric-data #developing-countries #iris-scan