Tinder Introduces Face Check: Facial Recognition to Combat Fake Profiles in California
Tinder's New Face Check: Fighting Fake Profiles with Facial Recognition
So, Tinder is rolling out a new feature called "Face Check" in California, and honestly, it sounds like a smart move. You know how annoying it is to stumble upon fake profiles or bots when you're just trying to make a genuine connection?
Basically, if you're a new user in California, you'll be asked to take a quick video selfie during the sign-up process. This scan verifies that you're a real person and makes sure your face matches the photos you've uploaded. Plus, it checks if your face is being used on multiple accounts – sneaky, sneaky!
If you pass the Face Check, you get a nifty little photo-verified badge on your profile, which should give potential matches some peace of mind. After verification, Tinder says they'll delete the selfie video, but they'll store an encrypted face map to help spot duplicate profiles down the line. I think that's a fair compromise between security and privacy.
It's interesting to know that Face Check is already in use in Colombia and Canada. It seems like they're testing the waters and refining the process before a wider rollout. Also, let's not confuse Face Check with ID Check, which is a separate feature used to verify age and identity using a government-issued ID. Both are important, but they serve different purposes.
I think it's a good step towards creating a safer and more authentic dating experience. While I understand some might have privacy concerns, the potential benefits of reducing fake profiles and bots outweigh the risks, in my opinion.
Source: TechCrunch