In a move that feels straight out of a sci-fi thriller, Sam Altman, the visionary behind OpenAI, has officially launched his ambitious World project in the United States. The initiative, previously known as Worldcoin, aims to revolutionize digital identity by using iris-scanning technology to create a secure, password-free system for verifying human identity. With a sleek device called the Orb, World is offering users a digital World ID and 14 WLD cryptocurrency tokens as an incentive for scanning their irises. The project’s U.S. debut, announced on May 1, 2025, marks a significant step toward its goal of building a global framework for distinguishing humans from AI bots in an increasingly digital world.