The World Foundation, backed by $135 million in funding from Sam Altman, is expanding its biometric identification network across the US, raising concerns over individual privacy and control of digital identities. While this investment signifies growing interest in this technology, it also sparks a debate about whether large-scale biometric ID systems like World can co-exist with self-sovereignty principles. This new funding model highlights the tension between technological advancement and individual rights as it fuels public discussions on privacy and state-controlled identities. How such systems influence the regulatory landscape is yet to be seen, however potential changes are already being discussed.