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Iris scans: proof of our humanity in an AI future, or marketing gimmick?

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Controversies and Investigations Surrounding World Coin

This chapter delves into the controversies surrounding the rollout of world coin, including technical issues with iris scanning orbs, data breaches exposing passwords, deceptive practices in signing people up, concerns about privacy laws, and the Kenyan government's ban on world coin. It also explores the investigations by the ICO and countries like France, Germany, and the UK regarding world coin's biometric data collection practices, highlighting the need for faster government regulation of tech companies.

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