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Introducing Worldcoin\u2019s Orb! Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has successfully brought his ambitious blockchain-based global verification system to life. Significantly, this system uses an eyeball-scanning orb to verify personhood, creating a digital passport that ensures human identity remains distinct from AI. Additionally, Altman envisions a future where Worldcoin could even pave the way for AI-funded universal basic income while maintaining privacy. But, as you can imagine, not everyone is happy about it. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n

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• Worldcoin raises $250 million with support from prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures.<\/li>\n
• 150 operational orbs available, expanding to 1,500 orbs across 35 cities and 5 continents by 2023.<\/li>\n
• Worldcoin addresses the challenge of distinguishing humans from AI in the digital world, critics raise concerns about privacy, accessibility, centralization, and security issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n