According to an Aug. 7 report, Worldcoin’s warehouse in Kenya was subject to a police raid. Authorities reportedly entered the Nairobi-based warehouse and seized machines believed to contain stored data.
This development follows shortly after the Kenyan government suspended Worldcoin’s operations in the country on Aug 2. Kenyan authorities are reportedly investigating if the project respects the country’s strict citizen privacy rights.
Worldcoin Kenya Launch Triggers Ongoing Privacy Concerns
On July 24, Worldcoin launched as a digital identification platform. It was designed to distinguish real humans from artificial intelligence (AI) and bots.
Since launching, the project has encountered criticism due to its unique signup requirements.
To join, users must interact with the main tool called the Orb. This device scans eyes to confirm the identities of individuals using iris-scanning technology. Afterward, users get a World ID…
