by Ken Macon at Reclaim the Net
Controversial Worldcoin backed by Sam Altman expands to the UK with biometric IDs, Orbs, World ID 2.0, and crypto rewards.
A controversial digital identity venture backed by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is preparing to establish a physical presence in the United Kingdom, starting with London on June 12, 2025.
Worldcoin, the biometric-based project that was already launched in the US, is now setting its sights on a nationwide rollout across the UK.
The project introduces Orbs; metallic devices designed to scan an individual’s iris to generate a unique digital ID, known as a World ID.
These biometric credentials are marketed as a way to verify humanness in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Worldcoin recently introduced an upgraded system called…
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