Reddit Inc. Red He is said to investigate a partnership with Tools for humanityThe company behind Sam Altman’s World ID and iris scanning SphereTo offer anonymous but verified user identities.
What happened: Reddit is in conversation with Tools for Humanity to integrate World ID, a biometric verification system powered by its ORB device, reported Semafor, with reference to two people who are familiar with the issue.
The Orb scans the iris of a user to confirm that they are a unique person and offer proof of personality without collecting personally identifiable information.
If implemented, World ID could become one of the external verification options of Reddit, so that users can confirm their identity anonymously in the midst of growing concerns about bots, fake accounts and AI-generated content on social media platforms, added the report.
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Why it is important: World ID is part of a broader initiative of Tools for Humanity-founded by distributing OpenAi CEO Altman-Om-Om Cryptocurrency called Worldcoin In exchange for biometric verification, aimed at setting up a universal digital identity system.
Earlier this month it was reported that Reddit will have more visibility in Google’s AI overviewsThe second most cited source will then be DruyAccording to Semrush.
This boost is linked to Reddit’s $ 60 million content license -deal with Alphabet Inc. Goosen Googl Google In 2024, however, analysts warn that the increased exposure may not be able to lead to a significant revenue growth for Reddit.
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