Does Worldcoin Need a Reevaluation? Understanding Sam Altman’s Crypto-AI-UBI Experiment
There’s lots to admire about the ex-OpenAI CEO’s crypto startup, despite relentless “techlash” criticism.
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Nov 20, 2023 at 8:39 p.m. UTC
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OpenAI Ousts Sam Altman From CEO and Board Roles; Worldcoin Drops 12%
The board said it "no longer has confidence in [Altman's] ability to continue leading" the company.
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Nov 17, 2023 at 9:07 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2023
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Sam Altman's Worldcoin Switches Orb Rewards Plan to Boost WLD Supply
Users will receive WLD tokens, instead of USDC, starting Tuesday, as per a new developer document.
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Oct 23, 2023 at 8:24 a.m. UTC
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The Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago Sada
The head of product for Tools for Humanity grew up in Mexico, became an expert in robotics and won a scholarship to study in the U.S. Now he's overseeing one of the most inter...
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Oct 11, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. UTC
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Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation
The investigation began after collecting numerous data in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.
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Aug 10, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2023
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Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched
The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns.
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Aug 8, 2023 at 6:09 p.m. UTC
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Crypto News Today: PayPal's Stablecoin Debut, Worldcoin's Kenyan Hurdles, and More
From PayPal's entry into the stablecoin market to regulatory challenges faced by Worldcoin in Kenya, the crypto world continues to be a blend of innovation and controversy.
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Aug 7, 2023 at 7:25 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2023
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PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the electronic payments giant PayPal ventures into digital assets with the announcement...
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Aug 7, 2023 at 7:07 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2023
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Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny in Kenya
Worldcoin's warehouse in Nairobi was raided by the Kenyan police over the weekend, according to report from the local news organization. "The Hash" panel discusses Kenya's lat...
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Aug 7, 2023 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2023
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Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Reportedly Raided by Kenyan Police
Kenyan police raided the Nairobi warehouse of identity and cryptocurrency protocol Worldcoin on Saturday, confiscating documents and machines, local news organizations reporte...
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Aug 7, 2023 at 2:46 p.m. UTC
Aug 7, 2023