Worldcoin, a blockchain-based identity verification company, recently rebranded to 'World' as announced by founder Sam Altman. The rebranding was revealed during a keynote speech on Oct. 17, along with updates such as a new version of its Orb biometric scanning devices, additional identity verification options, and partnerships with popular apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp. The event was live-streamed on YouTube, showcasing the new Orb device powered by Nvidia hardware, promising increased efficiency and power. World also introduced World ID Credentials, allowing users to verify their identity using NFC-enabled passports. Additionally, World ID Deep Face was announced as a solution to deepfakes, offering video verification services. The company reported 15 million users on its World app, with seven million already verified. This rebranding signifies a significant shift in the company's identity verification services. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news