World ID: Sam Altman’s Biometric ID Raises Privacy Concerns

Imagine needing a special key, like an eye scan, to prove you're you online.

Sam Altman created World ID, using a scanner called Orb to do this.

People scan their eyes to get a unique ID.

This helps verify people, like keeping AI robots out.

It's already in use, but not everyone trusts it.

Some countries have banned it, because there are concerns about keeping personal info safe, especially for people in poorer areas.

Experts worry about the cost of the scanners, and that it might not be fully reliable.

In contrast, there are other digital ID systems, like India's Aadhaar, or the open-source MOSIP, each with their own pros and cons.