Odd Lots The Eyeball-Scanning Plan Designed to Save Us From AI
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Jun 15, 2023 
Alex Blania, co-founder and CEO of Tools for Humanity, shares insights on Worldcoin, a project designed to create a global identity system using the innovative Orb, an eyeball-scanning device. He discusses the rise of AI and societal concerns, including identity verification challenges and the risks of deepfakes. Blania explores how the Orb can support Universal Basic Income and ensure authentic human interaction while maintaining privacy. The conversation also delves into the intersection of AI, cryptocurrency, and the potential dystopian implications of biometric technology.
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AI-Generated Podcast
- Someone created a fake Odd Lots podcast using AI, replicating Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway's voices.
- This sparked a discussion about AI's potential impact and the need to verify identity in the future.
Worldcoin's Origin
- Worldcoin was not initially designed to address AI threats but rather to build societal infrastructure for a world with advanced AI.
- The goal is to ensure AI benefits all of society, not just a few, through proof of personhood and potential UBI.
The Orb's Function
- The Orb, an eyeball-scanning device, verifies human identity and creates a unique digital identifier.
- This identifier allows for zero-knowledge proofs, enabling users to prove their humanity without revealing personal information.