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Rebranded Worldcoin Leans Into Biometric ID, Deepfake Detection

October 18, 2024

Sam Altman’s digital ID company has rebranded from its cryptocurrency-focused identity as “Worldcoin” to a more streamlined name – “World” – as it pivots towards identity verification technology. This shift, […]

Worldcoin Under Scrutiny in Singapore Over Account Sales and Biometric Data Privacy Concerns

September 10, 2024

Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project led by Sam Altman, is facing increased scrutiny in Singapore due to concerns surrounding the buying and selling of accounts and the use of biometric data […]

Identity News Digest – July 24 2024

July 24, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Hack Attack Spills Leidos Internal Docs Online: […]

Hack Attack Spills Leidos Internal Docs Online: Report

July 23, 2024

Leidos has become the latest high-profile victim of a data breach, with hackers reportedly leaking internal documents online. The compromise, which Leidos only recently learned of, is thought to have […]

Hong Kong Orders Halt to Worldcoin Operations

May 22, 2024

[UPDATE 05/23/24: This story has been updated to include a response from Worldcoin.] Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has concluded a three-month investigation into Worldcoin, resulting in a directive for the […]

Palm-scanning Humanity Protocol Raises $30M in Seed Round

May 20, 2024

Humanity Protocol has announced a $30 million seed round, spearheaded by Kingsway Capital, with significant investments from Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, Hashed, Shima Capital, and other prominent investors. The funding aims […]

Worldcoin Has an Orb Shortage

April 25, 2024

Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is experiencing rapid growth that outpaces its supply of its “Orbs.” Orbs are specialized devices that are central to the […]

‘World Chain’ to Extend Reach of Worldcoin’s Biometric Digital ID System

April 19, 2024

Worldcoin has unveiled World Chain, a blockchain platform that will be closely linked to its digital ID platform. The startup, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, already uses blockchain technology […]

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Biometrics Accountability – Identity News Digest

March 11, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Mixed Assessments of Accountability in Government Biometrics […]

EU Members Agree On AI – Identity News Digest

February 2, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: EU Members Reach Agreement On AI Act […]

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