OpenAI is reportedly developing an experimental social network designed to address one of the internet’s growing problems: distinguishing real people from automated accounts.
Early reporting in 2025 described an internal prototype featuring a social feed connected to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities. It was unclear whether the experience would become a separate application or be integrated into ChatGPT.
More recent reports suggest that OpenAI has explored creating a “humans-only” network where users would complete a proof-of-personhood check before participating. Possible verification methods reportedly include Apple’s Face ID or World’s Orb, which scans a person’s iris to create a World ID. The aim would be to confirm that an account is controlled by a unique human rather than a bot.
It is important to distinguish this concept from conventional facial-recognition surveillance. Face ID authenticates someone through their device, while World’s system uses iris-based biometric verification. The final technology, privacy model and registration requirements have not been publicly confirmed.
A verified-human network could reduce spam, fake engagement and coordinated bot activity. However, requiring biometric verification would also raise important questions about privacy, data protection, accessibility and whether people should have to verify their physical identity to participate in online conversations.
For now, the project remains reported and experimental. OpenAI has not publicly announced a launch date, final product or confirmed verification system.
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