👁 Are You Really Human? Sam Altman's Startup World Will Test Humanity
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has officially launched his startup World in the U.S. The company offers to create a digital proof of humanity, which will help distinguish real internet users from AI in the future. To do this, individuals need to scan their irises using a special device called the Orb. Altman gives users $49 worth of Worldcoin cryptocurrency as a registration incentive.
"We wanted to find a way to ensure that humans remain special and central in a world where the internet will have a lot of AI-generated content," Altman explained.
🪙 Will You Get Paid for an Iris Scan?
According to the creators, Worldcoin cryptocurrency aims to redistribute income generated by powerful AI systems among people—potentially as a universal basic income on a global scale. World offers a universal tool for verifying humanity: people will be able to transfer money to other verified users without involving traditional banks or government-issued IDs.
👁🗨 Is It Safe?
The company claims to comply with data protection laws and does not store images of users' irises, only the digital codes associated with them. However, regulators in Spain and Hong Kong have raised concerns about potential financial misconduct tied to the rewards offered for registration.
Despite strict regulations in the U.S., Altman's company launched its service there last week. By the end of the year, 7,500 Orb devices are expected to be deployed in major American cities to obtain a World ID.
Currently, the company has over 12 million users, with most of them located in less affluent countries like Indonesia and Kenya. Analysts suggest this is less about residents wanting to secure their finances in an AI-driven world and more about the generous registration bonus.
Would you like to get a "Proof of Humanity"?
❤️ — yes, it's a great idea!
🤔 — no, it sounds suspicious...
