News Summary

A startup co-founded by Sam Altman has introduced its World eyeball-scanning identity verification system in the United States. During a launch event in San Francisco, Altman highlighted that the technology aims to ensure humans remain central and special amidst the growing presence of AI-driven content online. Known as World, the project utilizes basketball-sized spherical devices called Orbs to scan users’ irises, generating a unique IrisCode. This code is then used to create a World ID for users, enabling them to log into integrated platforms such as Minecraft and Reddit. Sam Altman, also a founder and CEO of OpenAI, is leveraging this innovative identity system to enhance online security and user verification.