OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media platform that aims to solve one of the biggest problems online today. Bots. According to reports first published by Forbes, the project is still in early development and is being handled by a small internal team.
The proposed platform is expected to position itself as a bot free alternative to existing social networks like X and Facebook. With AI generated accounts increasingly flooding social media, trust and authenticity have become major concerns. In some cases, bots are believed to outnumber real users, affecting genuine conversations and engagement.
What makes this project stand out is the reported approach to user verification. Sources suggest OpenAI may use biometric methods to confirm that every account belongs to a real human. This concept is often referred to as proof of personhood. The methods under discussion reportedly include iris scanning or facial recognition, similar to technologies already used in devices like smartphones.
There is also speculation around the possible involvement of the World Network, formerly known as the World Coin. The project is known for its Orb device, which uses iris scans to create unique digital identities. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has strong links to World Network, having co-founded the initiative and currently serving as chair of the company behind it. While no official partnership has been confirmed, the reports have sparked strong interest, even leading to a rise in Worldcoin’s token value.
World Network has already verified millions of users worldwide, shifting its focus from cryptocurrency to digital identity systems. Altman himself has previously spoken about how bots are reducing authenticity on social platforms, adding weight to the idea behind this project.
OpenAI has not officially confirmed or denied these reports. However, the idea of a bot free social network has caught the attention of the tech world. If it moves forward, it could redefine how trust and identity work in online communities, with implications far beyond social media.
