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  1. The Atlantic | Sam Altman Wants to Know Whether You’re Human by Will Gottsegen

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    Sam Altman’s company Tools for Humanity is rolling out “World ID,” a biometric verification system that uses large, camera‑like devices called Orbs to scan a person’s face and irises, encrypt the data and create a digital passport proving “human‑ness.” Presented as an evolution of CAPTCHA, the service aims to combat the flood of AI‑generated bots, deepfakes, scams and impersonation that threaten online trust, especially as generative models become increasingly realistic. While the Orbs have been installed in public venues and are being integrated with services like Zoom, DocuSign and Tinder, the rollout has sparked privacy and reliability concerns—particularly after a mis‑communication about a partnership with Bruno Mars—and raises questions about how much users can trust a system that itself must prove its credibility. The article frames Altman’s push as both a response to the dangers of AI‑driven deception and a reflection of his broader role in shaping the technology that created those threats.

    Read more: theatlantic.com/newsletters/20

    #SamAltman #WorldID #OpenAI #Orb #CAPTCHA #BrunoMars

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