AI for Humans · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The conversation touches upon the increasing trend of 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) requirements for accessing advanced AI models, questioning users about the data they are willing to share. The hosts ponder whether such measures, including potential biometric data like iris scanning, are necessary for security or an infringement on privacy.
“Two questions for you. One, on the, uh, the KYC of it all, the know your customer. Yes. What what data are you willing to hand over? And maybe the answer is all of it?”
“I mean, Sam Altman has an iris scanning orb. We know that. Like what level will you go to? And what level do you feel comfortable proving you are who you are to get access to foundational models?”
“I don't have as big a problem as many people do with privacy issues. I also think like it really depends on what you're using these models for and what you want to do with them in part.”