A Kenyan court has ordered Sam Altman's World project to delete all biometric data collected in the country, citing violations of privacy law. The High Court in Nairobi ruled that World collected sensitive data without proper consent and used cryptocurrency as an inducement, violating the principle of informed consent. The ruling mandates the deletion of all collected data under government supervision within seven days, and the company is barred from future data collection without valid, non-incentivized consent. This ruling follows previous controversies surrounding World in Kenya, including earlier allegations of criminal activity. The startup also faces scrutiny in other countries like Indonesia, where it has been suspended due to regulatory concerns. Despite these setbacks, World is attempting to expand in the U.S., launching its biometric services in six major cities. The events highlight the ongoing global regulatory challenges faced by cryptocurrency projects as they navigate privacy laws and compliance issues.

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