World to roll out verification device in PH this year - Mani...

World, the largest human-centered financial and identity network, expects a nationwide rollout of its unique human verification device in the Philippines within the year as a measure against cyber threats. Damien Kieran, chief legal and privacy officer of World and Tools for Humanity, told reporters the plan is to launch "The Orb" -- a secure and anonymous device that enables World ID holders to verify their humanness and uniqueness within the year. Kieran said the pilot testing of the Orb is complete in select cities in Bulacan, with plans to expand verification locations to Metro Manila, including in Gateway Mall in Quezon City and Greenhills Mall in San Juan. "The target market for World ID and the World Network is, honestly, every human. Our goal is for every person to be able to use it and to benefit from it," he said. With a verified World ID, Filipinos can join the more than 2...