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Sam Altman's Eye-Scanning Digital ID Project Launches in UK

World ID aims to verify human identity amid AI proliferation

09 June 2025 · 10:52 UTC

Sam Altman's biometric identity verification project, World ID, is set to launch in the UK this week.

The initiative involves scanning individuals' eyes to provide an anonymous biometric credential, aiming to distinguish humans from artificial intelligence in the digital realm.

Altman asserts that such verification is essential in an era where AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent online.

The project has sparked discussions about privacy and the ethical implications of biometric data collection.