World Network Makes Formal Debut in the Philippines With World ID

It is speculated that World ID Orb verifications will aid Filipinos in the fight against the increasing risk of online fraud, deepfakes, and deceptive information

The controversial practices of Worldcoin, like its misleading registration processes in nations such as Kenya and Indonesia, were covered by the MIT Technology Review

World Network has guarded itself by accusing that it can make sure that biometric data is soundly stored on users’ devices by exploiting privacy technologies.

World Network has officially launched itself in the Philippines. The country is famous for its comprehensive use of social media and the adoption of artificial intelligence

In an announcement on Monday, Worldcoin unveiled that Filipinos will be shortly able to use World ID, a service for easy identification and verifications of humans adopted by over 23 million people over the globe

World ID is made in a way that provides users with a safe and anonymous way to verify their online identity and create a safe digital experience. In the starting phase, the World ID was made available in a few places in Bulacan, and gradually, it will be launched over the globe

Fighting against the increasing risk of online fraud

It is speculated that World ID Orb verifications will aid Filipinos in the fight against the increasing risk of online fraud, deepfakes, and deceptive information. The platform also gives a guarantee to aid users to stand out from AI-driven bots by showing their humanity through a biometric scan.

It mainly holds significance in the Philippines, where fraud associated with deepfakes went over 4,500% between 2022 and 2023. The Philippines has a great social media presence, which holds the first position over the globe

The majority of internet users use Facebook, and many Filipinos are so far exploiting AI for their jobs. World ID targets to give a safer solution for protecting digital identities. Regardless of its capability, the growth of World Network has ignited controversies because of privacy concerns and the stack of biometric data

The government of Kenya was the first to discontinue operations one year ago for breaching the Data Protection Act, quoting concerns with informed consent and clear data usage. World Network has also witnessed legal challenges in France, Portugal, Spain, Hong Kong, Brazil, and South Korea

Data breach accusations

The controversial practices of Worldcoin, like its misleading registration processes in nations such as Kenya and Indonesia, were covered by the MIT Technology Review. It claimed that iris scans, along with other sensitive biometric data accumulating, could result in misuse, data breaches, and spying

World Network has guarded itself by accusing that it can make sure that biometric data is soundly stored on users’ devices by exploiting privacy technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs

The platform rebranded in October 2024, introducing a new layer two network and giving a guarantee to give priority to compliance with data protection laws. Also, the worry is still over probable risks, mainly in areas with weak data protection regulations