The digital identity protocol, Worldcoin (WLD), has announced that over 200,000 people in Chile have signed up and completed verification for its World ID. This number exceeds 1% of the country’s population. The project, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, aims to create a digital ID that helps people prove their humanity online. However, Worldcoin has faced increased scrutiny over data collection and privacy concerns.

In response to the growing demand for World ID in Chile, Tools for Humanity, a developer group supporting Worldcoin, has added biometric imaging devices (Orbs) to two additional locations in the cities of Vina del Mar and Concepcion, in addition to the capital, Santiago.

Worldcoin Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

While more people are signing up for World ID to receive “free” WLD coins, the project has faced regulatory challenges due to concerns about data collection and privacy. Data regulators and privacy groups in several countries, including Argentina, France, Kenya, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Germany, have raised questions about Worldcoin’s data practices.

Kenya, for example, suspended Worldcoin’s activities in August and launched a parliamentary inquiry after thousands of people gathered in Nairobi to have their eyes scanned in exchange for WLD tokens. Worldcoin co-founder Alex Blania has appeared before the ad hoc committee investigating the project.

Summary

Over 200,000 Chileans have signed up for World ID, a digital identity protocol offered by Worldcoin. Despite concerns about data collection and privacy, the number of registrations exceeds 1% of the country’s population. The project aims to provide individuals with a way to prove their humanity online and has expanded its biometric imaging devices to two additional locations in Chile. However, Worldcoin faces regulatory scrutiny in multiple countries.

FAQs

What is World ID?

World ID is a digital identity protocol offered by Worldcoin. It allows individuals to prove their humanity online.

How many Chileans have signed up for World ID?

Over 200,000 Chileans have registered and completed verification for World ID, exceeding 1% of the country’s population.

Why has Worldcoin faced regulatory scrutiny?

Worldcoin has faced regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about data collection and privacy. Data regulators and privacy groups in multiple countries have raised questions about the project’s data practices.

Where has Tools for Humanity added the biometric imaging devices?

Tools for Humanity has added biometric imaging devices to two additional locations in Chile: Vina del Mar and Concepcion.