JOURNAL ARTICLE

OpenAI's Sam Altman wants to convince billions of people to scan their eyes to prove they aren't bots. Meet Worldcoin, the founder's crypto project.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schwartz, Leo 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Worldcoin, a project co-founded by Sam Altman, which aims to verify human identity through iris scans using a device known as the orb. The orb captures biometric data, converting it into an "IrisCode" to establish uniqueness while maintaining privacy. Worldcoin's ambitious goal is to catalog every individual over 18 and distribute cryptocurrency as a form of universal basic income, although it has faced criticism regarding privacy concerns and operational challenges. Despite setbacks, the project continues to evolve, with hopes of integrating its verification system into a future where artificial intelligence is prevalent, offering a solution to distinguish humans from AI-generated content. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162595508
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