Tinder is rolling out an AI-powered video selfie verification system for users.
While not mandatory, users who want Tinder's official blue checkmark will have to record videos of themselves to verify their identities using AI.
- Tinder said the video selfies can help verify the identities of real people to prevent AI catfishing from fake accounts and bots.
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It's working with an unidentified third-party vendor to manage the video selfie verification.
- First, a user will have to use their smartphone's front camera to record several video selfies in certain poses based on prompts.
- The vendor's AI system then matches the person's facial geometry to their still photos on Tinder.
- The feature will also grant users membership into Tinder's "Photo Verified Cuties" club, where they can choose to only see other photo-verified members in their recommendations.