This article is a press release written and provided by Tools for Humanity, and is unrelated to the stance of the original source.
Tools for Humanity announced today (28th) that the human-centric identity infrastructure – World is officially launched in Taiwan. Starting from today, Taiwanese citizens can visit the first World Space in Taipei to obtain their World ID, a private and anonymous digital human verification.
Taipei currently has three verification Orbs: Please click here to see the locations.
Taiwan, with its leading position in semiconductor manufacturing and robust technology ecosystem, has become the Asian center for AI-driven economic growth. This not only puts Taiwan ahead in technological progress but also gives it a more competitive edge compared to many Asian counterparts.
According to a recent Ipsos survey in Taiwan about World, 92% of respondents are highly interested in technologies that help distinguish real humans from AI on the internet. The innovative privacy-first human verification technology launched by World will not only enhance user experiences for Taiwanese users in an AI-driven future but also enable them to safely participate in the global digital economy.
Preparing for the Next AI Era
As Taiwan embraces the digital age, AI is gradually integrating into daily life, bringing both opportunities and challenges. With an internet usage rate of 90.7%, many consumers rely on AI-driven services for shopping and social media. However, this connectivity exposes them to significant risks. According to World's survey, 80% of respondents have personally experienced or know someone who has been a victim of online fraud or identity theft.
For Taiwan, World's arrival is timely. The digital economy scale has already reached NT$800 billion (approximately $24.36 billion), with projections to exceed NT$1 trillion by 2026. As e-commerce continues to grow, more people become targets for fraud daily. In 2024 alone, the total fraud amount in Taiwan is expected to reach NT$239.5 billion, with identity theft being the most common, followed by shopping fraud and impersonation scams.
Fortunately, the government has been proactively addressing these challenges since 2018, not only fully promoting AI development but also prioritizing citizen safety by launching the second version of Taiwan's AI Action Plan.
However, as AI technology continues to evolve and become more complex, it requires equally advanced solutions. This reality emphasizes the urgency of enhancing personal safety measures in a rapidly changing digital environment.
