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How Do We Know Who’s Human? A New Tech Raises Big Questions

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On May 1, 2025, Sam Altman’s identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities.

The goal? Prove you're human — and get a World ID in return. In this episode, Vicki Davis breaks down how the tech works, why it's free, and the serious ethical concerns for educators and parents alike. You'll learn the three major reasons this global ID push is happening: Stopping identity fraud and deepfakes Verifying age online to protect children Distinguishing humans from synthetic AI agents With connections to platforms like Match.com, Discord, and Reddit, and the backing of Visa, this story is about far more than tech — it’s about privacy, control, and the future of our students.

I've included lots of links and commentary at the show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e898

🔍 Highlights Include:

  • What is “World” and how does it work?
  • A free iris scan for ID and crypto — but what’s the cost to your privacy?
  • Why human identity matters now: From AI phishing attacks to deepfakes, we’re at a turning point.
  • Classroom connections: Ways teachers can discuss the ethics of biometric data and identity with students.
  • Surprising partnerships: Why Match Group and Visa are testing this with dating apps and payment systems.
  • Why I’m not doing it. Ethical and privacy concerns along with the concern of abuse of power if such a tool is controlled by one group.

🔗 Show page: www.coolcatteacher.com/e898

❤️ Found this helpful? • 🎧 Don’t miss an episode — subscribe and leave a review! • 💬 Tag an educator or parent who needs to hear this! • 📲 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

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Manage episode 480411438 series 1529731
Content provided by Vicki Davis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vicki Davis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

On May 1, 2025, Sam Altman’s identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities.

The goal? Prove you're human — and get a World ID in return. In this episode, Vicki Davis breaks down how the tech works, why it's free, and the serious ethical concerns for educators and parents alike. You'll learn the three major reasons this global ID push is happening: Stopping identity fraud and deepfakes Verifying age online to protect children Distinguishing humans from synthetic AI agents With connections to platforms like Match.com, Discord, and Reddit, and the backing of Visa, this story is about far more than tech — it’s about privacy, control, and the future of our students.

I've included lots of links and commentary at the show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e898

🔍 Highlights Include:

  • What is “World” and how does it work?
  • A free iris scan for ID and crypto — but what’s the cost to your privacy?
  • Why human identity matters now: From AI phishing attacks to deepfakes, we’re at a turning point.
  • Classroom connections: Ways teachers can discuss the ethics of biometric data and identity with students.
  • Surprising partnerships: Why Match Group and Visa are testing this with dating apps and payment systems.
  • Why I’m not doing it. Ethical and privacy concerns along with the concern of abuse of power if such a tool is controlled by one group.

🔗 Show page: www.coolcatteacher.com/e898

❤️ Found this helpful? • 🎧 Don’t miss an episode — subscribe and leave a review! • 💬 Tag an educator or parent who needs to hear this! • 📲 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

  continue reading

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