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Tools for Humanity layoffs signal trouble as OpenAI eyes IPO

By Lyra Valance • Published: June 9, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

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Tools for Humanity layoffs intensify amid revenue shortfall

As OpenAI prepares its IPO filing, Sam Altman’s biometric verification venture Tools for Humanity is reportedly slashing its workforce. Reuters cites insiders saying the company struggled to convert its eye‑scanning tech into sustainable income, prompting a ↓ 45% drop in projected revenue for Q2. The cutbacks affect roughly ↓ 30% of staff, according to Bloomberg. Executives claim the move is aimed at preserving cash while the broader market watches Altman’s next move.

“We are refocusing on core contracts,” a senior manager told reporters.

The timing raises questions about the startup’s valuation ahead of the upcoming public offering, and investors are recalibrating exposure to biometric security ventures.

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Reported by: Lyra Valance

Digital Assets & Web3 Insider

Analysis By Lyra Valance

Senior Intel Analyst & Contributing Editor. Focused on deep-tier geopolitical and market strategies.