Archive · 29 Nov 2025
OpenAI Co-Founder's Startup Demands Weekend Work
The CEO of a company called Tools for Humanity, which was co-founded by Sam Altman, told employees to work on weekends and focus only on the company's goals.
The company is working on a project called Worldcoin, which uses a special device called the Orb to scan people's eyes and verify they are real humans.
The CEO said that employees should not care about anything else, like politics or other personal interests, and should only focus on the company's mission.
The company believes its work is very important for the future of humanity, especially in dealing with threats from artificial intelligence.
Some people might think this is too demanding, but the company says it is being clear about what it expects from its employees.
Tools for Humanity CEO Alex Blania demands employees work weekends and prioritize the company's mission.
Blania states employees should not care about anything else, including politics or personal interests.
The company's mission is to build a global digital identity system using the Orb, an eye-scanning device.
Tools for Humanity justifies its demands by framing its work as critical to countering AI threats.
The company claims to be transparent about its values and expects employees to be fully dedicated.
- Who
- Employees of Tools for Humanity
- What
- CEO Alex Blania demands weekend work and full focus on company mission
- When
- January 2024 (internal meeting)
- Where
- Tools for Humanity offices
- Why
- To prioritize the company's mission of building a global digital identity system
- Company
- Tools for Humanity
- CEO
- Alex Blania
- Co-Founder
- Sam Altman
- Project
- Worldcoin digital identity
- Device
- Orb (eye-scanning)