OpenAI is developing a social networking platform with biometric verification to prevent fake profiles, aiming to rival Meta's Threads and Bluesky.

Worldcoin surged 7.61% after reports linked OpenAI’s biometric social network plans to World ID.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has outlined a potential answer to the persistent bot problem on X, the social network owned by Elon Musk. The idea centres on biometric verification as a way to ensure that online accounts are operated by real people rather than automated systems.

This growth is driven by rising identity fraud, stricter KYC/AML mandates, and the rapid expansion of digital onboarding across the BFSI, government, and telecom sectors. By component, the software segment is expected to dominate the market in the forecast ...

LAHORE: Students appearing in the 2026 matriculation and intermediate examinations across Punjab will be required to undergo digital biometric attendance verification, marking a major shift in how board exams are conducted in the province.

After countries such as Nepal and Vietnam have moved towards introducing IDV on social media, the Philippines and Thailand are exploring similar measures.

Introduction of digital technologies, overhaul of practical examination system, grading process also proposed for exams.