# Sam Altman-backed identity verification company World is reportedly expanding its partnerships with major platforms.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-20 · Times of India*

## Key points

- World has announced integrations with Zoom, DocuSign, Tinder, Okta, Shopify, and VanEck.
- World ID has been upgraded, made open-source, and is launching as a standalone app for credential storage.
- Zoom will use World ID to verify video call participants, aiming to counter deepfake risks.
- Tinder is expanding World ID profile verification from Japan to the US to ensure human-operated profiles.
- World is planning an 'orb-on-demand' service and expanding iris scan orb locations in major US cities.

**Companies:** Zoom, DocuSign, Shopify, Okta, VanEck, Tinder, World
**Countries:** United States

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