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OpenAI's New Social Network Aims to Combat Bots

1/29/2026

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OpenAI is developing a social network to reduce bot issues on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
The project is led by a small team and may use biometric verification such as Apple's Face ID or the World Orb iris scanner to ensure users are real.
The launch timeline is uncertain, but competition from Instagram and TikTok, along with OpenAI's track record with ChatGPT and Sora, will shape its prospects.

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Story summary

OpenAI is developing a social network to reduce bot issues on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
The project is led by a small team and may use biometric verification such as Apple's Face ID or the World Orb iris scanner to ensure users are real.
The launch timeline is uncertain, but competition from Instagram and TikTok, along with OpenAI's track record with ChatGPT and Sora, will shape its prospects.