Reddit Explores Worldcoin’s Iris Scan for Anonymous User Verification

Reddit is in advanced discussions to integrate World ID, a privacy-focused biometric verification system developed by Tools for Humanity. The Sam Altman-backed solution uses iris-scanning Orb devices to generate cryptographic proof of personhood without storing personal data—addressing regulatory pressures around anonymous accounts and AI-generated content.

The platform's CEO Steve Huffman views third-party verification as inevitable amid global compliance demands. World ID's architecture—which locally processes age checks and rejects underage scans—aligns with Reddit's strategy to avoid handling sensitive user data internally.

This development follows Reddit's recent legal action against unauthorized AI user simulations, underscoring growing tensions between platform integrity and emerging technologies.