Sam Altman's Orb startup investigated bribery and financial misconduct allegations

Sam Altman's startup, Tools for Humanity, is under investigation for financial misconduct, including alleged bribery of foreign officials in Thailand.

The company hired two law firms to probe these claims. One investigation focused on a business deal tied to a South African businessman linked to cyber-fraud accusations. Another looked into hefty payments made to a foreign firm that may violate SEC rules. Following these probes, Tools for Humanity end ties with the partner in Thailand and claims no wrongdoing.

The company aims to differentiate humans from AI using iris scans through its Orb device. Alarming regulatory issues have surfaced in several countries regarding its operations.