More Orbs are coming to the World expanding to Brazil and Costa Rica

World, a project co-founded by Sam Altman, is rapidly expanding its World ID verification services globally, using its unique iris-scanning Orbs to verify individuals' identities. As of November 2024, the project has launched in over 40 countries, including recent expansions to Brazil, Costa Rica, Poland, and Austria.

The Orbs have also been introduced in several Latin American countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Guatemala. In Europe, despite facing regulatory challenges in countries like Spain and Germany, Worldcoin has continued its rollout in regions like Austria and Poland.

The project aims to create a decentralized identity system that can distinguish between humans and AI bots, addressing concerns over digital fraud and misinformation.

However, it has faced scrutiny from regulators in multiple regions due to the sensitive nature of biometric data collection. For example, authorities in Kenya suspended operations over privacy concerns, and similar issues have arisen in Spain and South Korea.

Despite these challenges, World has seen significant growth, with over 16 million users verified by its Orbs. The company continues to push for global adoption while navigating complex regulatory landscapes around biometric data privacy.