MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. Announces New Technological Device Installation

SEC Filing 6-K (0001558370-25-009927)

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. has announced the introduction of a new technological device, the 'Orb,' at its Re.Ra.Ku relaxation salon locations. This device is part of the 'World' protocol, a 'proof of human' initiative co-founded by Sam Altman, aimed at verifying individuals' authenticity in the AI era. The company plans to install the Orb in approximately 100 locations by the end of December 2025, with the goal of issuing 500,000 new World IDs annually. This initiative is in collaboration with Hakuhodo Inc. and Tools for Humanity (TFH), which provides the World technology and platform operation. The project aims to enhance trust online by distinguishing between humans and AI, thereby creating a new global economic system where only real humans can access currency and services.