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Iris-based World ID can overcome limits of captchas and KYC for proof of personhood in AI era

Tools For Humanity, which develops the iris-based ID project World, said proof of personhood is becoming more important in the AI era and that World ID can overcome the limits of captchas and KYC checks. Chief Business Officer Trevor Traina said bots generate more than half of web activity and can now replicate IDs, weakening existing verification. He said the World app has nearly 40 million downloads and 18 million users verified via Orb.

Telecommunications & Media

iPhone forensics tool may preserve deleted photos and messages, report says

Forensic tools used by investigative agencies may be able to keep iPhones in a state that is more favorable for data access even after an automatic reboot, according to a report. Engadget said Magnet Forensics introduced GrayKey Preserve and an evidence preservation mode in a training video. Apple’s iOS 18.1 added an auto-restart feature that returns devices to a more encrypted state. It remains unclear how widely the technique is used.

Telecommunications & Media

Meta floats VR glasses instead of headsets. Can they help mainstream VR?

Meta’s glasses-style VR device, Meta VR Glasses, is drawing attention as an alternative that could reduce the limits of goggle-type VR headsets and transparent AR glasses. The Verge said it is close to a first design that could persuade mainstream users to embrace VR again. The device combines a passthrough display with direct peripheral vision, weighs about 100 grams and costs $1,299. It also offers a 70 by 66 degree field of view and 37 ppd resolution.