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TechCrunch Apr 17, 2026 at 22:34 Startups Rising Hot

Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.

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Apr 17, 2026 at 22:34 TechCrunch

Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand ...

Apr 17, 2026 at 17:15 TechCrunch

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings

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Apr 12, 2026 at 22:30 Hacker News

Sam Altman's home targeted in second attack

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Apr 11, 2026 at 17:18 TechCrunch

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Apr 7, 2026 at 20:02 Ars Technica

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