Sam Altman’s eye-scanning orb comes to the US

What Is the Eye-Scanning Orb?

Sam Altman, the CEO of Open AI and co-founder of World coin, has launched a new biometric device in the United States known as the “Orb.” This device scans people’s irises to confirm their unique identity, offering a new approach to digital verification and aiming to support a universal basic income system powered by cryptocurrency.

How It Works

The Orb is a shiny, spherical device that captures a detailed image of a person’s iris. This biometric data is then turned into a unique code that proves someone is a real, individual human—not a bot or duplicate. Once verified, users receive a World ID, which can be used for secure digital identification.

The Goal Behind the Technology

World coin’s main objective is to create a secure and universal method for identity verification online. With increasing concerns about AI-generated content and fake online identities, Altman sees this technology as a way to ensure trust on the internet. The platform also aims to distribute cryptocurrency to verified individuals as part of a broader economic vision.

Expansion in the US

After being tested in other countries, the Orb has now been introduced in several US cities. The company is setting up stations where people can register, get their eyes scanned, and receive their World ID and free crypto tokens.

Controversy and Concerns

While the project has gained attention, it has also raised privacy concerns. Critics question how the biometric data is stored and whether it could be misused. World coin says it prioritizes privacy and claims the iris data is not stored permanently, but only used to generate a unique code.