AI Inside Altman's Orb Knows Your Humanity
May 7, 2025
OpenAI decides to remain a nonprofit, sparking discussions about balancing profit and purpose in tech. Sam Altman's new venture explores iris-scanning identity verification, while Google rolls out a confusing AI search mode. Amazon unveils robots with a sense of touch, revolutionizing the industry. Meanwhile, Apple shakes things up with AI-driven search features. On the workplace front, honesty about AI use may lead to distrust among colleagues, highlighting the complex relationship between trust and technology.
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OpenAI's Nonprofit Control
- OpenAI reversed plans to fully for-profit, keeping its nonprofit board in control for mission oversight.
- The for-profit arm remains a public benefit corporation balancing profit with public good.
Trust Issues with Orb Identity
- Orb stores use iris scans to verify humanity amid advanced AI proliferation.
- Trust issues arise due to control by a crypto-related company and privacy concerns over biometric data.
Choose Identity Verification Carefully
- Verify your humanity online only if you trust the verification authority and understand privacy risks.
- Demand independent, community-run entities for identity verification rather than corporate control.