Tech Policy News

SOURCE www.washingtonpost.com
AI researchers propose 'personhood credentials' to verify humans online without sacrificing privacy. OpenAI CEO's start-up, Worldcoin, scans irises for digital passport. Trump's campaign paid over $40,000 to promote posts about his interview with Elon Musk on X.

Key Points

  • AI researchers call for 'personhood credentials' to verify humans online
  • OpenAI CEO's Worldcoin project scans irises for digital passports
  • Trump's campaign paid over $40,000 to promote posts about his interview with Elon Musk on X

Pros

  • Proposing innovative solutions to verify humans online
  • Addressing potential risks of AI bots overwhelming the internet
  • Highlighting the importance of privacy and anonymity in online interactions

Cons

  • Concerns about exploitation and privacy issues with iris scanning for digital passports
  • Limited transparency in political ad space due to self-regulation by tech companies