With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence technology, how to effectively prove that one is a real person rather than a robot has become an urgent problem. To solve this challenge, OpenAI founder Sam Altman is working on developing an all-around application called "World". According to the Wall Street Journal, the goal of this innovative platform is to create a multi-functional super application ecosystem that integrates multiple functions such as payment, chat and micro-loans.
The "World" application uses a futuristic biometric technology, and users need to gaze at a basketball-sized sphere for iris scanning to confirm their identity. This technology has successfully verified more than 11 million people and established a huge user base. However, the application faces challenges in the U.S. operations due to regulatory barriers, which has sparked widespread public attention on privacy and data security.
In addition to the authentication function, World has also introduced new features such as "World Chat", aiming to improve the user experience and effectively distinguish real users from robots. Users can clearly know who they are communicating with through World ID. When talking to a verified user, the chat bubble appears in blue with a unique World ID gem, while the chat bubble with an unverified account is gray and lacks this gem.
Although the idea of iris scanning may sound a bit sci-fi, it reflects a realistic need: With the popularity of AI agents, people must prove themselves to be a real individual through continuous authentication. This is not only to protect personal privacy, but also to prevent AI from pretending to be a real user in social networks and payment platforms.
OpenAI's "World" application team, including CEO Alex Blanya and co-founder Sam Altman, are working to create an application that is not only technologically advanced but also effectively responds to the challenges of the digital age. With the continuous advancement of technology, people's attention to how to protect personal identity information will continue to heat up.