Operational challenges and overcoming resistance to collecting biometric data remain difficult tasks. This was stated by Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman, The Block reports.
“The production challenges are enormous when you think about what it takes to create these spheres [Orbs]. Another task is overcoming biometric resistance that arises when some people first hear about the product,” Altman noted.
Project co-founder Alex Blania noted that the main part of his work after launch has been engaging with policymakers and regulators. He added that the team is “gaining momentum”, engaging with a large number of officials.
Blania also touched on Worldcoin’s privacy.
“Your data is deleted. You remain completely anonymous. … We must address this globally — some mechanism for verification on the Internet. World ID is a real chance to do this while preserving privacy,” he said.
Worldcoin launched on 24 July. The project’s main product — the World ID protocol — is based on zero-knowledge proofs. It is a mobile identification tool that uses iris scanning or a phone number.
Regulators in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Argentina have shown interest in Worldcoin. In Kenya, the project’s work has been suspended, and at the company’s warehouses searches have taken place.