Overview
- Forbes reported that OpenAI is evaluating a “humans-only” social platform to curb bot accounts, framing the effort as exploratory and unannounced.
- The project is described as early-stage, staffed by roughly 10 people since early 2025, with proof-of-personhood via Apple’s Face ID or Worldcoin’s Orb under consideration.
- Worldcoin’s WLD surged intraday by roughly 27%–40% after the report, with spot volume up about 1,090% to around $749 million and futures volume up 855% to $1.91 billion as open interest climbed to roughly $193 million.
- OpenAI has not disclosed any integration plans or launch timeline, and there is no formal collaboration with World Network despite market speculation.
- Biometric identity systems remain contentious, as Worldcoin’s iris-scanning approach has faced GDPR-related scrutiny in Europe and temporary suspensions in countries such as Kenya.