Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
TL;DR
Tinder users who prove they're a real person by visiting an identity-verifying orb will soon be able to get five free boosts in the app - and it's just the latest service to embrace the orb.
Key Points
- World, which was co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, initially tested Tinder verification using its facial scanning orbs through a pilot program in Japan last year.
- It's now expanding the service to "select markets, including Japan and the United States.
- " To verify that they're not a bot or an AI agent, users have to physically visit one of World's orbs in person.
Nauti's Take
World ID addresses a real problem: bots and fake profiles are rampant on dating apps. The trade-off is significant — iris scans as a prerequisite for app features combines biometrics with platform lock-in.
Those who prioritize fake-profile risks over biometric concerns will benefit; everyone else should scrutinize World's privacy commitments carefully.
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