Sam Altman’s Worldcoin becomes World and shows new iris-scanning Orb to prove your humanity
Worldcoin, now rebranded as "World," introduced its new iris-scanning technology and tools at a San Francisco event, focusing on identity verification.
MAIN POINTS
- Worldcoin has rebranded to "World," dropping "coin" from its name.
- The startup focuses on "proof of personhood" through iris-scanning technology.
- A new generation of iris-scanning devices, called "Orb," was unveiled.
- The announcement took place at a live event in San Francisco.
TAKEAWAYS
- The rebranding signifies a shift in focus from cryptocurrency to identity verification.
- Iris-scanning technology is central to World’s approach to verifying personhood.
- The new "Orb" devices represent an advancement in biometric technology.
- World aims to address identity verification challenges with innovative tools.