The Future of You
The Briefing: What is Worldcoin? #22
Jul 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the creation of a synthetic self and the launch of Worldcoin. It explores the pros and cons of is-a-person solutions, security threats around biometrics, and the use of AI tools in consultancy work. The future of AI and human involvement is also explored.
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- WorldCoin aims to distinguish humans from AI online using biometric data, raising concerns about privacy and centralization.
- Combatting deepfakes through genuine presence assurance is crucial for trust-building within the metaverse and secure digital identity verification.
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WorldCoin: A Potential Dystopian Crypto Future
WorldCoin, a newly launched cryptocurrency, aims to offer economic opportunity and distinguish humans from AI online. However, this raises concerns about privacy and informed consent, especially as WorldCoin plans to scan individuals' iris and assign them a unique number in exchange for 25 WorldCoins. While the use of biometric data may enhance privacy protection, it also introduces greater centralization. The future of identity verification and authentication, including the concept of proof of personhood, is explored in a thought-provoking article by Vitalik Bitterin. Trade-offs between privacy and access remain at the forefront of discussions on this topic.
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