World Network Expands to the Philippines with World ID

World Network made its official debut in the Philippines, a nation well known for its in -depth use of social media and the adoption of AI.

In a February 17 announcementWorldcoin (WLD) revealed that the Philippins will soon be able to access World ID, a service that has already been adopted by more than 23 million people worldwide. World ID is designed to offer users a safe and anonymous way to check their online identity, ensuring secure digital experience.

After initially been made available in a few places in Bulacan, World ID will soon be introduced nationally. The world’s global checks will be expected will help the Philippins fight against the growing danger of online fraud, deep buttocks and misleading information. The platform promises to help users differentiate themselves from the robots led by AI by proving their humanity through a biometric scan.

This is particularly important in the Philippines, where fraud linked to Deepfakes increased by 4,500% between 2022 and 2023. The Philippines are also a perfect market for the global network because of its solid presence on social networks, which ranks 1 in the world. Since almost all Internet users use Facebook and many Philippins already use AI in their work, World ID aims to provide a safer solution to protect digital identities.

Despite its potential, the growth of World Network has aroused controversies due to confidentiality and biometric data collection problems. The Kenyan government was the first to stop operations in 2023 for violating the data protection law, citing problems with informed consent and transparent use of data. World Network was also faced with legal challenges in France, Portugal, Spain, Hong Kong, Braziland South Korea.

Worldcoin’s controversial practices, such as its deceptive recording processes in countries like Kenya and Indonesia, were covered by the review of MIT technology. He argued that IRIS analyzes and other sensitive biometric data could cause improper use, data violations and espionage.

World Network has defended itself by saying that it can guarantee that biometric data is safely stored on user devices using privacy technologies as zero knowledge. The platform has gone through a to reproach In October 2024, the launch of a new layer of layer 2 and promising to prioritize compliance with data protection laws. However, concern Stay on potential risks, especially in regions with low data protection regulations.