On January 29, reports indicate that two projects co-founded by Sam Altman might join forces to create a social media platform exclusively for humans. According to BlockBeats, anonymous sources suggest that OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company co-founded by Altman, may utilize the eye-scanning device Orb from the Worldcoin project to verify users on the planned social network. Worldcoin, developed by Tools for Humanity, another venture co-founded by Altman, has previously attracted millions of users to register and receive its cryptocurrency WLD through a 'scan-to-earn' model.
The report adds that a small team at OpenAI is also considering using Apple's Face ID for biometric verification to confirm user identities. Analysts speculate that OpenAI's strategy might leverage the success of ChatGPT and Sora to establish a social media platform free from bots, distinguishing it from current networks like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, which are plagued by bot issues. In April, tech media outlet The Verge reported that OpenAI was developing social network products.
