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This sci-fi ball is coming for your eyes – but you'll get something back in return

Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity has launched the World Orb in the US to scan irises in exchange for cryptocurrency. No, really.

Americans can finally scan their eyeballs for crypto in return after Sam Altman-backed World launches in U.S.

Americans can finally scan their eyeballs for crypto in return after Sam Altman-backed World launches in U.S.

The eyeball-scanning crypto play had originally stayed out of the U.S. market amid a more uncertain regulatory regime.

Blockaid Brings Trusted Technology To World App, Bolstering Security For Users

Blockaid Brings Trusted Technology To World App, Bolstering Security For Users

Blockaid is integrating with World App to improve security for users of the self-custody wallet and to help prevent malicious transactions in an age where exploiters continue to evolve with the times.

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Sam Altman Net Worth 2024: Silicon Valley Visionary's Billion-Dollar Rise

Altman's official entry into the billionaire club in 2024 underscores his success in identifying and nurturing promising ventures.

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In a tough venture environment for crypto, here are the most notable fundraises of 2023

Crypto was on 2023’s naughty list, but some startups still managed to avoid coal in their stockings.

Worldcoin’s eye-scanning orb is no longer available in France, India, and Brazil just months after announced expansion

Worldcoin announced in July it was expanding to offer eye scans in 35 cities around the world.

The Sam Altman-backed crypto project Worldcoin announces plans for decentralization as it expands its eye-scanning ambitions

The company released a new grants program and protocol roadmap on Wednesday.

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Sam Altman’s role ‘not expected to change’ at eyeball-scanning crypto startup Worldcoin amid OpenAI drama

Sam Altman’s role ‘not expected to change’ at eyeball-scanning crypto startup Worldcoin amid OpenAI drama

Altman is the chairperson and cofounder of Tools for Humanity, the organization overseeing Worldcoin.

Worldcoin’s price seesaws as saga of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman consumes Silicon Valley

Worldcoin’s price seesaws as saga of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman consumes Silicon Valley

The cryptocurrency dropped almost 10% and then jumped approximately 40% as onlookers watched the chaos at OpenAI unfold.

Silicon Valley's latest hype: Eyeball-scanning silver orbs to confirm you're human

Silicon Valley's latest hype: Eyeball-scanning silver orbs to confirm you're human

The project is called Worldcoin. It was co-founded by Sam Altman of ChatGPT fame. Its mission is to authenticate all the world's humans, one eyeball scan at a time.

Worldcoin scans eyeballs and offers crypto. What to know about the project from OpenAI's CEO

Worldcoin scans eyeballs and offers crypto. What to know about the project from OpenAI's CEO

Weeks after its international launch, Worldcoin is drawing the attention of privacy regulators around the world

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Sam Altman's A.I.-busting crypto token Worldcoin is live. All you have to do is scan your eyeball

Sam Altman's A.I.-busting crypto token Worldcoin is live. All you have to do is scan your eyeball

The launch is one of the buzziest—and weirdest—crypto releases in years.

OpenAI's Sam Altman raises $115 million for Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning crypto project to combat AI bots

OpenAI's Sam Altman raises $115 million for Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning crypto project to combat AI bots

Backers for Worldcoin developer Tools for Humanity include Blockchain Capital, a16z crypto, and Bain Capital Crypto

Sam Altman wants to give you crypto to scan your eyeballs. Can he get 8 billion people stare into a futuristic orb to prove they're not A.I. bots?

Sam Altman wants to give you crypto to scan your eyeballs. Can he get 8 billion people stare into a futuristic orb to prove they're not A.I. bots?

Inside the ChatGPT founder’s other venture, a crypto-powered sci-fi startup.

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