Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activities Amid Privacy Concerns

The Worldcoin project was officially launched on July 24, 2023 in Kenya. The project aims to create a global digital currency that is accessible to everyone. Worldcoin uses a unique eye scan technology to verify users' identities.


The project has been met with some controversy, with some people raising concerns about data privacy. However, Worldcoin has said that the eye scans will be anonymized and that the data will not be used for any other purpose.

The project has also been popular in Kenya, with long queues forming at shopping malls where the iris scans are being taken. In August 2023, the Kenyan government suspended the local activities of Worldcoin until relevant public agencies had certified the absence of risks to Kenyans.

Here are some of the key details about the Worldcoin project:

  • The project is led by Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI.
  • Worldcoin uses a technology called Orb to scan users' irises.
  • The project is still in the early stages of development.
  • Worldcoin has been met with some controversy, but it has also attracted a lot of interest.

It remains to be seen whether the Worldcoin project will be successful. However, it is an ambitious project that could have a significant impact on the global financial system.

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