Worldcoin, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has rebranded to ‘World’ and unveiled a new retina scanning Orb designed with 30% fewer parts and triple the production capacity compared to its predecessor. The new Orb, powered by NVIDIA, executes AI operations five times faster, enabling quick verification of humanity through retina scans. This initiative aims to counter bot proliferation online by providing 'proof of personhood'. Following privacy concerns, the Orb's core components will be published for public scrutiny, and it features a removable SD card for transparency. Additionally, the World ID system aims to securely store user data and incorporate government IDs. A new verification tool, 'Deep Face', will also enhance identity checks during interactions. Updates to the World App include support for multiple languages and a feature for third-party apps, aimed at making the app accessible to a broader audience, including older mobile devices.

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