Sam Altman’s World project launched its biometric eye-scanning device, the Orb, in the UK in June 2025, beginning in London and expanding to other major cities across the country

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June 9, 2025

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The launch marks the beginning of World’s expansion across the United Kingdom, with plans to deploy its eye-scanning technology in cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, and Glasgow in the coming months.

Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning digital ID project is rolling out in the UK, giving Brits access to verification services the entrepreneur claims are essential to distinguish between human and artificial intelligence.

Starting this week, people in London will be able to scan their eyes using Tools for Humanity’s proprietary Orb device, the company said in a statement on Monday. The service will roll out to Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow in the coming months.

Starting this week, residents in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, and Glasgow can scan their eyes using the company’s proprietary Orb devices, the company announced on Monday.

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Week 24 of 2025