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PublishedApril 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
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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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