Startup backed by Sam Altman develops optical scanner to differentiate humans from AI.

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Have you ever wanted a mobile device designed solely to scan your eyeballs? No, that sounds a little creepy? Well, that's too bad, because you're getting it anyway. Tools for Humanity, a start-up backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, debuted the Orb Mini this week, a smartphone-sized device with two massive eye sensors on it. The hardware is part of the World project and app, a comprehensive plan aimed at creating a global identification system.

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The idea is that these sensors, paired with a blockchain registry, could serve as a tool for verifying someone's humanity. This is due to the vision that artificial intelligence proponents have for a world where distinguishing between a human and an AI agent online becomes increasingly difficult. The Orb orbital scanner is reminiscent of the retinal scanners in *Minority Report*, a dystopian science-fiction movie, which likely isn't the first association that Tools for Humanity wants for its product.

So, how does the optical scanner work?

The components for the Orb, a previous version of the startup's retinal scanner. Credit: Tools for Humanity

Working in tandem with an app, the Orb Mini would scan your iris, which would be associated with a unique ID and stored using blockchain technology. The effort is part of the so-called "World human verification project." Tools for Humanity also has a larger version of the device, simply called The Orb. Besides proving your humanity, other uses for the technology may include verifying your identity on dating platforms or serving as a part of a payment tool. Reports indicate that a pilot program is being launched in Japan to allow users of certain dating services to verify their identity using this technology. Additionally, there are plans to roll out a Visa-backed debit card and identification services in several U.S. cities: Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco.

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Tools for Humanity may also aim to encourage users to scan their eyes with Orb devices through cryptocurrency incentives. Notably, those who scan their eyes into the system will receive 16 Worldcoin (WLD), a new cryptocurrency linked to the World human verification project. If you're interested in participating by scanning your retinas, now may be the time to explore this unique opportunity.

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