The government of Kenya has suspended the activities of the new crypto project Worldcoin as officials assess potential risks to public safety.
WorldCoin, which launched on July 24, is a digital identification service for distinguishing real humans from artificial intelligence (AI) and bots. Its flagship tool, the Orb, is an iris-scanning device used to verify and log the identity of each individual. Participants then receive a World ID on the Worldcoin blockchain and a portion of the company’s own cryptocurrency.
Kenya Seeks Clarity on What Worldcoin Does With Data
But on August 2, the government of Kenya stopped Worldcoin’s activity in the country while it looked at how the company intends to use the data it gathers. Worldcoin maintains that iris scans are deleted after the person’s World ID is created.
“The government has suspended forthwith activities of Worldcoin and any other entity that may be similarly engaging the…
