Tinder Dating App Expands ID Checks Amid Rise in AI Scams, Dating Crimes
Feb 20, 2024 - bloomberg.com
Tinder is broadening its identity verification program amid rising crime on dating apps and the increasing difficulty of distinguishing real users due to artificial intelligence. The program is set to roll out in the US, UK, Brazil, and Mexico in the upcoming weeks and months, following successful tests in Australia and New Zealand.
The company reported that during the testing phase in Australia and New Zealand, verified users experienced a 67% increase in matches compared to unverified users. This information was released in a statement by the company on Tuesday.
Key takeaways:
Tinder is expanding its identity verification program due to the rise in crime on dating apps and the challenge of identifying real users due to artificial intelligence.
The verification system will be rolled out in the US, the UK, Brazil, and Mexico in the coming weeks and months.
The feature has already been tested in Australia and New Zealand.
According to Tinder, people who had been verified saw a 67% increase in matches compared to those who weren’t.
