Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Tools for Humanity Launches Iris-Scanning Orbs Across the UK
Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, is launching its Orb eye-scanning devices in the UK.
The Orb scans irises to verify identities, combating AI bots and deepfakes.
Users receive a World ID and can opt for Worldcoin tokens.
The company aims to partner with retailers for self-serve Orb stations.
Regulatory scrutiny exists, with some bans in other countries.
The company says it doesn't store personal data, with identity verification staying on the user's device.
More than 13 million people globally use this tech.
Tools for Humanity is launching its Orb iris-scanning devices in the UK.
The Orb aims to verify identity and combat AI-generated deepfakes and bots.
Users receive a World ID after scanning and can opt into cryptocurrency tokens.
The company plans to partner with retailers for more widespread availability.
The technology has faced regulatory scrutiny in multiple countries over privacy concerns.
- Who
- Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, and users who choose to have their irises scanned.
- What
- Tools for Humanity is launching biometric identity verification services using iris-scanning technology called the Orb.
- When
- This week for London; expanding to other cities in the coming months.
- Where
- United Kingdom, starting in London and expanding to other cities.
- Why
- To confirm a person's humanness, and combat AI bots and deepfakes.
Security and Innovation
Privacy Concerns
Privacy of Biometric Data
Security and Innovation
The company maintains it does not store personal or biometric data, with identity verification remaining on the user’s device.
Privacy Concerns
The technology has faced increased regulatory scrutiny in several countries over privacy concerns.
- Company
- Tools for Humanity
- Co-founder
- Sam Altman
- Technology
- Iris-scanning
- Devices
- Orb and Orb Mini
- Launch Location
- UK
- Users
- 13 million+
