According to Axios, Tinder now requires new users in California to verify their profiles using facial recognition. The new “Face Check” feature is designed to combat impersonation and prevent matches with bots or fake accounts.
Axios reports that Face Check prompts users to record a short video selfie during sign-up. The scan verifies their authenticity, matches their face to profile photos, and flags repeated use of the same face across multiple accounts.
Verification Badge Granted, Face Data Secured for Future Protection
If the user passes the check, they’ll get a photo verification badge on their profile. According to the report, Tinder will delete the selfie video but retain an encrypted face map to detect future duplicate profiles.
Face Check is already in use in Colombia and Canada.
It’s important to note that Face Check differs from Tinder’s ID Check, which verifies a user’s age and identity through a government-issued ID.
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