Tools for Humanity, a start-up co-founded by Sam Altman, is introducing its innovative eyeball-scanning Orb devices to the UK as part of a global expansion. This week, residents of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, and Glasgow can experience the eye-scanning technology at dedicated locations in shopping malls and high streets. The company aims to collaborate with major retailers to offer self-service Orbs, similar to ATMs. Led by CEO Alex Blania, the company promotes this technology as a method for individuals to prove their humanity amidst the rise of AI systems capable of impersonation. The Orb scan generates a digital credential, known as World ID, using the unique features of an individual’s iris. Participants can also receive a cryptocurrency token, Worldcoin.
Is Sam Altman’s eye-scanning tech making its way to the UK?
