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OpenAI Reportedly Building 'Humans-Only' Social Network With Biometric Verification

Reports describe a tiny internal team exploring biometric proof of personhood, with no launch timeline or company confirmation.

Wegmans Confirms Facial Recognition at Select NYC Stores, Leaves Key Details Unanswered

South Korea Begins Trial Requiring Face Scans to Register New Mobile Numbers

Mexico’s Biometric CURP Will Replace Traditional ID Starting February 2026

Amazon Rolls Out Ring ‘Familiar Faces’ Facial Recognition in U.S. as Privacy Backlash Grows

UK Plans Wider E-Gate Rollout After Successful Manchester Facial Recognition Trial

EU Biometric Border Checks Begin Oct. 12 in Phased Rollout to April 2026

Sam Altman’s World Launches Iris-Scanning Orb in London

Tools for Humanity deploys portable Orb Mini iris scanners across US cities