Obeying The Law, Tools For Humanity Stop Its Verification Services Voluntarily

(right) General Manager Tools for Humanity Indonesia, Wafa Taftazani (photo: dock. VOI)

JAKARTA - Tools for Humanity, companies or developers of the World project, including Worldcoin and World ID, said that they had temporarily suspended verification services in Indonesia.

This step was taken voluntarily, as well as in response to the decision of the Ministry of Communication and Digital which temporarily freezes the operations of Worldcoin and World ID in the country, regarding the permit for Electronic System Operators (PSE).

The company created by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his partner Alex Blania also confirmed that his party is currently seeking clarity regarding the requirements for permits and licenses.

We hope to continue the constructive and supportive dialogue that has existed over the past year with the relevant government. If there is a shortage or misunderstanding regarding our permit, we will certainly follow up on it," in an official statement received on Monday, May 5.

Tools for Humanity believes that although new technologies like this often raise public concerns, technology like this is claimed to prove to bring great benefits to society.

They also emphasized that the Tools for Humanity is actively in-depth and sustainable discussions with the government, to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

"As well as informing the public through press conferences, public events, and educational campaigns before launching our services," they continued.

However, the company once again underlined that there is no need to worry about data leakage or identity theft using World technology.

They assert that all data, including biometric data slices the user's eyes, are not stored in their systems.

"We need to reiterate that we are utilizing technology to verify the uniqueness of individuals in the Al era. This process is carried out without storing anyone's personal data, and vice versa, we leave full control of the information to the user. This information cannot be accessed by the World or contributors such as Tools for Humanity," he stressed.