The Orb and the ID: Sam Altman’s Quest to Define Humanity in an AI World

 In this episode, Robert and Haley dive into Sam Altman’s ambitious “World” project—an innovative attempt to distinguish humans from AI in a future where bots blend seamlessly into our lives. We explore World’s biometric “Orb,” which uses iris scans to create unique World IDs, aiming to become a digital passport for every person on Earth. With goals of redistributing AI’s benefits and even integrating Universal Basic Income through crypto, World is packed with bold ideas—and big questions.

Join us as we unpack:

• Proof of Personhood: How the Orb verifies humanity in a bot-filled world.
• Deepfake Detection: World’s new tools for tackling AI manipulation on calls and video platforms.
• Scaling Identity Verification: World’s challenge to reach a billion users while ensuring privacy and accessibility.

Is Altman’s vision the answer to our AI-dominated future? Or a step too far? We weigh the implications of merging personal ID with global tech and ask what it could mean for freedom, privacy, and trust in the digital age.