American geosocial networking and dating application Tinder has announced video selfie verification on its platform. The company took this move in order to strengthen the Photo Verification and the member will get the power to choose to chat with others who are Photo Verified on the dating app.
Tinder is asking members to take a selfie video in order to prove their identity. This AI-powered photo verification feature will let the member who has verified identity ask other members to do the same before chatting. According to Tinder, this will give users more control over how they interact with others. The feature will be accessible in the Message settings. In addition to this, Photo Verified members have the option to only receive messages from Photo Verified members.
While announcing the feature Rory Kozoll, SVP of Product Integrity at Tinder said, “Tinder daters consistently tell us that photo verification is one of their most valued safety features. The tool provides one more way to help members better assess the authenticity of their match. For our 18-25-year-old members, being Photo Verified gives them a 10% higher chance to match. We will continue prioritising these methods to help make Tinder a safer place to meet someone new.”
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“Tinder members value authenticity and genuine connection,” the company via blog post noted.
According to the company, about 40 per cent of all members have got their Photo Verified blue checkmark. In addition to this as per initial tests, video selfie has increased the likelihood that men will complete the Photo Verification.
In light of this, Tinder will now ask all new users to complete a Photo Verification when they establish a profile, putting a focus on this improved procedure. Prior to this Tinder members used to take still photos while holding a series of static poses, and these photos were compared against others on the member’s profile. But now with the arrival of video selfie members must complete a series of video prompts if they wish to get Photo Verified. “While no photo verification process is perfect, this helps Tinder keep those blue checkmarks more real.”
In order to give users more control over their online dating only uses messages from other Photo Verified members will be sent to users who have chosen “Photo Verified Chat” in the message settings. Members can also ask their matches to verify their photos prior to sending communications. Only Photo Verified users will be able to see the “Likes” of Tinder Gold members.
Tinder also states that “Whether they’re returning to Tinder after a break from dating, or if they just don’t upload new photos often, there are several reasons why someone’s verified photo might not be current. In the coming months, Tinder will ask all members to update to the latest version of Photo Verification that includes video selfie.”
Availability
The video selfie in Photo Verification feature on Tinder is currently available to all members globally. While the ability to select “Photo Verified Members” only in Message Settings will begin rolling out in the coming months.
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