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Worldcoin’s leadership claims to work proactively with regulators, asserting that they delete biometric data after ID creation and adhere to data protection laws. Still, skeptics underscore the difficulty of verifying these claims and warn about potential misuse—whether by hackers, authoritarian regimes, or even future corporate acquisitions.
Power, Privacy, and Potential Risks
The core concern revolves around the concentration of biometric and identity data in the hands of a single entity. Sam Altman’s dual roles—as CEO of OpenAI and leader of Worldcoin—highlight the power amassed at the intersection of AI and biometric identity. This raises questions about the centralization of control: Could a single company, or future government agencies, access or misuse this sensitive data?