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Technology · 30 January 2026

OpenAI Developing Social Network With Biometric Checks To Stop Bots

OpenAI Developing Social Network With Biometric Checks To Stop Bots

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OpenAI is reportedly building a social networking platform designed to eliminate bots by requiring biometric verification for all users. A small internal team is currently exploring authentication methods, including Apple’s Face ID and iris-scanning Orbs from Tools for Humanity. The project aims to create a verified space for humans to share AI-generated content and collect training data. Following news of this potential human-only network, the value of the Worldcoin token surged significantly.

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