U.S. companies back Sam Altman's World ID even as much of the world pushes back
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- #Privacy Concerns
- World project, backed by Sam Altman, uses iris-scanning Orbs to create digital IDs and verify humans to combat fraud.
- The initiative faces global backlash over privacy concerns, with governments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America halting operations or banning data collection.
- Despite rejections, World expands in the U.S., where regulations are less strict, and partners with major companies like Tinder, Zoom, and Docusign in April 2026.