Worldcoin, recently rebranded as “World,” has taken a new approach to identity verification, moving away from iris scanning due to privacy concerns and regulatory blockages. The company now uses World ID Credentials, which allows users to confirm their identity using physical passports with NFC technology. This method seeks to facilitate access to more users, especially those who cannot get close to the devices known as Orbs, and ensure that identity is verified without storing data outside the device.
Additionally, World has introduced an innovation called World ID Deep Face to combat deepfakes during video calls, and has developed an open-source security system, AMPC, to manage anonymized data. They have collaborated with academic entities such as the University of Nuremberg and the UC Berkeley center to ensure independence in the management of this data.
This change in strategy reflects an effort to adapt to regulatory concerns and improve the accessibility of their platform.