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OpenAI Plans Human-Only Social Media
29 Jan
Summary
- A new social media platform aims for human-only access.
- Users might need iris scans or Face ID for verification.
- The project is an early-stage effort by a small OpenAI team.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a novel social media platform designed to be entirely free of AI bots. This ambitious project, still in its early stages, aims to ensure all users are verified humans. The proposed method for verification involves biometric data, potentially requiring users to scan their irises using devices like the Orb, a technology previously developed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ventures, or utilize Apple's Face ID.
This initiative stems from a broader concern regarding the proliferation of bots and AI-generated content online, a problem Sam Altman has publicly expressed frustration with. His previous efforts include co-founding Tools for Humanity and the World app, which also employed eye-scanning technology for user verification. Despite these efforts, adoption has been slower than anticipated, partly due to logistical challenges and privacy concerns surrounding biometric data collection.
The new platform would reportedly allow for the creation and sharing of AI-generated content, similar to existing social networks. However, its unique selling proposition is a bot-free environment. Whether this promise of authenticity will be enough to attract users away from established platforms with billions of active users remains to be seen, especially given the potential hurdle of biometric authentication.
