Tools for Humanity reaches 18M World ID users

Tools for Humanity has accumulated 18 million users for its World ID protocol, which verifies human identity through iris-scanning orbs to combat AI-generated bots and deepfakes. The system relies on privacy-enhancing techniques like zero-knowledge proofs and anonymized multi-party computation distributed across independent nodes. While the technology offers a promising way to prove personhood for platforms like Tinder and Zoom, cybersecurity experts warn that its real-world security depends heavily on operational factors. Open article →