**News Flash: Worldcoin Rebrands to "World" and Unveils Major Updates**
Blockchain-based identity verification company Worldcoin has rebranded to "World." Founder Sam Altman announced the change during a keynote speech on Oct. 17. The event, live-streamed on YouTube, also showcased several new updates:
- **New Orb Device**: The updated biometric scanner, powered by Nvidia, is more efficient and powerful.
- **Identity Verification**: Users can now verify their identity using NFC-enabled passports.
- **Deepfake Solution**: World ID Deep Face claims to detect AI-generated fake videos.
- **User Growth**: 15 million users have signed up, with 7 million verified.
Stay tuned for more updates from World!