March 10, 2013 - In AI How do times prove that you are the human being?OpenAI Founder Sam Altman's new startup, World Network, wants to explore the answer to that question.
According to the Wall Street Journal, in order to challenge Elon Musk, Altman is developing an "all-in-one app" called "World". The innovative platform aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem of mega-apps that integrate payments, chat, and microloans, all verified through a unique biometric method:Users must gaze at basketball-sized "spheres" that scan their irises to prove that they are indeed human..
To date, the app has successfully scanned 11 million people, building a large user base. However, regulatory hurdles have prevented it from operating in the U.S., theRaises questions about privacy and data security.
1AI has learned from World Network's official website that as the app continues to evolve, theWorld also introduces features such as "World Chat".that enables users to communicate and pay seamlessly. This new messaging feature is designed to differentiate between real users and bots, thus enhancing the overall user experience.
By connecting to World ID.World Chat lets users know when to chat with verified humansConversations with verified World ID holders are characterized by blue chat bubbles and a unique World ID gem in the upper right corner. Conversations with verified World ID holders are characterized by a blue chat bubble and a unique World ID gem in the upper right corner. Conversations with unverified accounts feature a gray chat bubble and no such gem.
While the idea of using iris scans may seem like a futuristic leap, it also raises concerns about privacy and the extent of surveillance in digital interactions.
The World app's founding team, including CEO Alex Brania and his co-founder, OpenAI's Sam Altman, are envisioning a scenario for the not-too-distant future: as AI agents become highly ubiquitous and anthropomorphic.Humans need to prove that they are real individuals through continuous eye verification to prevent AI from masquerading as humans in payment platforms, social networks, and other scenarios.