Blockchain startup Worldcoin, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has announced the launch of a new Orb device. The device, which scans users' eyeballs to verify their identity, has been controversial due to concerns over privacy and ethics. The new Orb will have a more friendly appearance and will launch in the first half of 2024. Despite criticism, Worldcoin has raised $250 million in funding and claims to have over 190,000 new signups in the last week.
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