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As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman's eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says
Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff.
TL;DR
- OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO.
- Sam Altman's other company, Tools for Humanity, is reportedly conducting layoffs.
- Tools for Humanity is behind the Worldcoin identity verification project, which uses iris scans.
- The company is reportedly struggling to generate revenue.
- Tools for Humanity has faced regulatory and ethical concerns internationally, including bans and fines.
- In Kenya, India, and Hong Kong, people were offered Worldcoin in exchange for biometric data.
- Kenya banned World from operating due to privacy and financial concerns.
- South Korea fined the company $830,000 for alleged privacy law violations.