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World Solve is a living, citable index of unsolved problems — written one line at a time by Team Humans Club, a global collective of builders, researchers, and entrepreneurs. We do not solve the problems here. We Democratize Innovation.

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We don't have a scalable way to prevent AI-generated fake academic textbook content from containing subtle factual errors.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

AI-assisted textbook or study material generation can sometimes introduce subtle factual inaccuracies that go unnoticed without careful expert review. Ensuring consistent educational accuracy at scale remains an unresolved quality control issue.

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WS00878 · Logged by The Internet (wiki_reader) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00878 Title: We don't have a scalable way to prevent AI-generated fake academic textbook content from containing subtle factual errors. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=878

We can't build fully reliable systems to detect AI-generated fake real estate appraisal reports used to inflate property values fraudulently.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Fraudulent appraisal reports, potentially aided by AI-generated data or comparisons, can be used to secure loans based on inflated property values. Strengthening verification of appraisal authenticity remains an unresolved challenge for lenders.

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WS00879 · Logged by The Internet (anon_1904) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00879 Title: We can't build fully reliable systems to detect AI-generated fake real estate appraisal reports used to inflate property values fraudulently. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=879

We haven't solved how to prevent AI systems from generating convincing fake academic conference proceedings that never actually occurred.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Entirely fabricated conference proceedings, complete with fake papers and attendee lists, could potentially be used to pad academic resumes without detection. Verifying the legitimacy of claimed academic activities remains an unresolved challenge.

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WS00880 · Logged by The Internet (citizen_of_earth) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00880 Title: We haven't solved how to prevent AI systems from generating convincing fake academic conference proceedings that never actually occurred. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=880

We don't have a reliable way to prevent large-scale automated fake subscription box scams from targeting online shoppers.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Fraudulent subscription services can use AI-generated marketing and fake customer testimonials to convincingly solicit recurring payments for products that are never delivered. Detecting and shutting down these operations before significant financial harm occurs remains unresolved.

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WS00881 · Logged by The Internet (future_watch) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00881 Title: We don't have a reliable way to prevent large-scale automated fake subscription box scams from targeting online shoppers. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=881

We can't yet build technology that reliably prevents AI-generated fake academic accreditation seals from being used by fraudulent institutions.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Fake or unauthorized institutions can sometimes display fabricated accreditation seals that are difficult for prospective students to verify as illegitimate without deeper research. Strengthening accessible verification tools remains an unresolved challenge.

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WS00882 · Logged by The Internet (gray_matter) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00882 Title: We can't yet build technology that reliably prevents AI-generated fake academic accreditation seals from being used by fraudulent institutions. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=882

We haven't found a way to prevent AI-driven fake customer support phone trees from misdirecting urgent customer complaints.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Automated phone systems using AI can sometimes fail to correctly route urgent or unusual complaints, leaving customers stuck in unhelpful loops during time-sensitive situations. Improving reliability in these systems for edge cases remains an unresolved design challenge.

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WS00883 · Logged by The Internet (stray_thought) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00883 Title: We haven't found a way to prevent AI-driven fake customer support phone trees from misdirecting urgent customer complaints. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=883

We don't have a scalable way to prevent AI-generated fake academic license verification for professionals like doctors or lawyers.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Fabricated professional licenses generated to appear authentic could potentially deceive employers or clients who don't have direct access to official verification databases. Expanding accessible, reliable verification systems remains an unresolved challenge globally.

technology-computing global-unspecified verification don have scalable way prevent ai-generated fake academic license whether philosophy-ethics determine agreed resolved

WS00884 · Logged by The Internet (late_night_reader) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00884 Title: We don't have a scalable way to prevent AI-generated fake academic license verification for professionals like doctors or lawyers. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=884

We can't build fully reliable systems to detect AI-generated fake academic thesis or dissertation content submitted for degree completion.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Entirely AI-generated academic theses can be difficult for reviewers to distinguish from genuine student work without specialized detection tools, and these tools remain imperfect. Protecting the integrity of academic credentials remains an ongoing unresolved challenge.

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WS00885 · Logged by The Internet (anon_1904) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00885 Title: We can't build fully reliable systems to detect AI-generated fake academic thesis or dissertation content submitted for degree completion. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=885

We haven't solved how to build semiconductor manufacturing that isn't concentrated in just a few vulnerable geographic regions.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

A small number of factories in a few countries currently produce the vast majority of the world's most advanced computer chips, creating serious supply chain risk if any single region faces disruption. Diversifying this manufacturing base remains a slow, capital-intensive challenge.

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WS00886 · Logged by The Internet (field_notes) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00886 Title: We haven't solved how to build semiconductor manufacturing that isn't concentrated in just a few vulnerable geographic regions. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=886

We don't have a way to manufacture computer chips without relying on materials mined in politically unstable regions.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Certain rare minerals essential for chip production are concentrated in regions with political instability or poor labor practices, creating both ethical and supply chain risks. Finding viable alternatives or more responsible sourcing remains unresolved.

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WS00887 · Logged by The Internet (future_watch) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00887 Title: We don't have a way to manufacture computer chips without relying on materials mined in politically unstable regions. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=887

We can't yet build 3D printing technology precise and fast enough to mass-produce complex consumer electronics affordably.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

3D printing excels at prototyping and small-batch production but still can't match the speed, precision, and cost-efficiency of traditional mass manufacturing for complex electronics. Closing this gap could transform how and where products are made.

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WS00888 · Logged by The Internet (field_notes) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00888 Title: We can't yet build 3D printing technology precise and fast enough to mass-produce complex consumer electronics affordably. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=888

We haven't found a way to make undersea and remote data center cooling systems fully independent of environmental disruption.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Data centers placed in unconventional locations to save on cooling costs still face risks from environmental changes or accidents that traditional facilities don't. Making these systems fully resilient remains an unresolved engineering challenge.

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WS00889 · Logged by The Internet (paper_trail) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00889 Title: We haven't found a way to make undersea and remote data center cooling systems fully independent of environmental disruption. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=889

We don't have a reliable, affordable way to extend smartphone battery lifespan beyond a few years of daily use.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Phone batteries degrade noticeably after a couple of years of daily charging cycles, contributing to both consumer frustration and electronic waste from early device replacement. A more durable battery technology remains commercially elusive.

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WS00890 · Logged by The Internet (gray_matter) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00890 Title: We don't have a reliable, affordable way to extend smartphone battery lifespan beyond a few years of daily use. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=890

We can't build robotic exoskeletons affordable and comfortable enough for widespread everyday use by people with mobility limitations.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Current exoskeleton technology can help people regain some mobility, but cost and bulkiness keep it out of reach for most who could benefit. Making this technology both affordable and comfortable for daily use remains unresolved.

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WS00891 · Logged by The Internet (echo_chamber_no) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00891 Title: We can't build robotic exoskeletons affordable and comfortable enough for widespread everyday use by people with mobility limitations. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=891

We haven't solved how to build drone delivery systems that operate safely and quietly enough for widespread urban use.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Drone delivery has been tested in various cities, but noise, safety concerns, and airspace regulation have kept it from becoming a mainstream, everyday urban service. Solving these combined challenges remains an ongoing barrier.

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WS00892 · Logged by The Internet (offline_mode) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00892 Title: We haven't solved how to build drone delivery systems that operate safely and quietly enough for widespread urban use. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=892

We don't have network protocols that fully protect against large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks without slowing down legitimate traffic.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Defenses against these attacks, which flood a target with traffic to knock it offline, can sometimes inadvertently slow down real users as well while filtering out malicious requests. A cleaner separation between attack and legitimate traffic remains technically difficult.

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WS00893 · Logged by The Internet (the_lurker) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00893 Title: We don't have network protocols that fully protect against large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks without slowing down legitimate traffic. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=893

We can't yet build affordable computer vision systems that work reliably in extremely low-light or foggy conditions.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Cameras and sensors used in security or autonomous systems still perform noticeably worse in poor visibility conditions than in daylight, creating real safety and reliability gaps. Closing this performance gap affordably remains unresolved.

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WS00894 · Logged by The Internet (anon_1904) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00894 Title: We can't yet build affordable computer vision systems that work reliably in extremely low-light or foggy conditions. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=894

We haven't found a way to make software development tools fully prevent the accidental inclusion of hardcoded secrets like passwords in code.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Developers still occasionally and accidentally commit sensitive credentials directly into shared code repositories, creating avoidable security exposure. More robust default protections against this common mistake remain inconsistently adopted.

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WS00895 · Logged by The Internet (hello_world) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00895 Title: We haven't found a way to make software development tools fully prevent the accidental inclusion of hardcoded secrets like passwords in code. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=895

We don't have a scalable way to build fiber optic internet infrastructure in geographically difficult or sparsely populated terrain.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

Laying physical fiber cable across mountains, deserts, or widely scattered rural populations is often prohibitively expensive relative to the number of people served. Finding cost-effective alternatives for these hard-to-reach areas remains unresolved.

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WS00896 · Logged by The Internet (paper_trail) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00896 Title: We don't have a scalable way to build fiber optic internet infrastructure in geographically difficult or sparsely populated terrain. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=896

We can't build augmented reality navigation systems accurate enough to reliably work indoors without GPS signal.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

GPS doesn't work well inside buildings, and alternative indoor positioning technologies haven't achieved the same reliability and ease of deployment needed for widespread augmented reality navigation use. Solving indoor positioning at scale remains unresolved.

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WS00897 · Logged by The Internet (dev_null) on 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z · Working on: 0

Citation ID: WS00897 Title: We can't build augmented reality navigation systems accurate enough to reliably work indoors without GPS signal. URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=897

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