World Expands Global Reach with New “Proof of Human” Technology and Strategic Partnerships. At its recent “At Last” event in San Francisco, World — the human-first digital network — unveiled a slate of groundbreaking updates and global partnerships designed to reinforce its mission of creating a universal standard for proving humanness online. The announcements come as identity theft, AI-driven impersonation, and deepfake scams increasingly threaten user safety and trust across digital platforms. With over 26 million users now part of the World Network, the platform is accelerating efforts to safeguard real human presence in the age of artificial intelligence.
Among the most notable partnerships revealed were collaborations with Visa, Match Group, and Razer, each integrating World ID into their respective ecosystems. The upcoming World Visa Card will allow users to spend WLD and other digital currencies directly from the World App at any location that accepts Visa. Meanwhile, Match Group — the parent company of Tinder — will begin implementing World ID into its dating platforms, starting in Japan. This integration allows users to confirm the authenticity of matches without compromising personal data, aiming to restore trust and genuine human interaction in online dating amid the rise of AI-generated fake profiles.
Gaming giant Razer also joined the effort, planning to embed World ID into its hardware and create human-only gaming experiences, including exclusive eSports events and in-store Orb verification points. These updates coincide with the launch of Orb Mini, a compact version of the physical verification device, and collaborations with companies like Circle (to support USDC transactions), Kalshi, and Morpho for mini-app integrations. World also officially launched its network in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.
The push for more secure digital identity verification is especially timely in Malaysia, where cybercrime is on the rise. In 2024 alone, the country saw 770 cases of romance scams, with losses exceeding RM45.9 million. Simultaneously, public warnings have been issued about deepfake content impersonating well-known figures and falsely promoting investment scams. Tools like World ID could offer a crucial layer of protection, helping Malaysians and users globally distinguish between real human interactions and AI-driven impersonations.
Speaking at the event, Sam Altman, Chairman and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, emphasized the importance of distinguishing real human-generated content in an AI-dominated internet. “We needed a way to make sure that humans stayed special and central in a world where the internet was going to have lots of AI-driven content,” he said.
World ID uses zero-knowledge proofs and privacy-preserving encryption to allow users to verify their humanity once — using either a passport or Orb — and then carry that proof across multiple platforms without disclosing personal data such as names, emails, or phone numbers. This technology is particularly relevant in social, financial, and community applications, where maintaining trust is increasingly challenging.
With over 12 million Orb-verified users and 5.4 million people using World Mini Apps daily, World is quickly becoming a cornerstone for trusted, secure digital identity worldwide. Malaysians interested in joining the network can download the World App on iOS or Android and verify themselves via Orb or passport to begin accessing an ecosystem where every interaction starts with proof of personhood.
To learn more about World and its growing suite of human-first technologies, users are encouraged to visit the official World website or connect on social platforms including Instagram, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
