Worldcoin Expands Iris Scanning in Mexico Despite Regulatory Hurdles

Worldcoin Expands Iris Scanning in Mexico Despite Regulatory Hurdles

Worldcoin, a project by Tools for Humanity, is expanding its iris-scanning operations in Latin America. The company recently announced the opening of new scanning centers in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, making Mexico the third-largest base for Worldcoin in the region, following Argentina and Chile.

This move comes amidst growing concerns about data privacy and potential violations of child privacy laws. Legislators in Spain and Portugal have already halted Worldcoin operations due to these issues.

Worldcoin Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Mexican legislator Maria Eugenia Hernandez from the Morena party has called for an investigation into how Worldcoin collects and stores biometric data, questioning the safety of the information and its compliance with Bitcoin regulations.

Similar concerns regarding data privacy and child protection led to the suspension of Worldcoin’s operations in Spain and Portugal.

Worldcoin Seeks Collaboration with OpenAI

Despite the regulatory hurdles, Worldcoin is actively seeking partnerships with key players in the tech industry. Reports suggest ongoing discussions between Worldcoin and OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. The potential collaboration could leverage OpenAI’s AI solutions to enhance Worldcoin’s operations.

OpenAI Faces Legal Challenges

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is also facing legal scrutiny in the European Union. The European Center for Digital Rights (NOYB) has filed a complaint against OpenAI, accusing their AI platform, ChatGPT, of spreading misinformation and failing to comply with EU data protection regulations.

Worldcoin’s Financial Outlook

Worldcoin’s native token, WLD, has experienced a significant price decline in recent months. However, some analysts see this as a potential buying opportunity, pointing to on-chain metrics suggesting a possible rebound.

The project’s decision to inflate its circulating supply to meet demand for World IDs raises concerns about potential price dilution.

 

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