The dating app unveiled a slew of safety updates, including photo verification.
January 23, 2020, 7:10 PMTo lie or not to lie on Tinder: Michael, Sara and Jordin debate.announced a slew of new safety features Thursday, ranging from letting users call emergency services while on a date to a photo verification system that ensures "every match is who they say they are."rattled those looking for love online.
It works as a"silent bodyguard in situations when you're alone or meeting someone for the first time," Brittany LeComte, the co-founder and CCO of Noonlight said of her platform."Now, through our integration with Tinder, it can serve as a quick backup for daters, helping to deter bad behavior and helping members meet matches with more confidence," LeComte said in a statement Thursday.
“Noonlight acts as a silent bodyguard in situations when you're alone or meeting someone for the first time,” said Brittany LeComte, Co-founder and CCO of Noonlight. “Now, through our integration with Tinder, it can serve as a quick backup for daters."Elie Seidman, CEO of Tinder, called the updates"an important step in driving our safety work forward at an unmatched scale."
In addition to enhancing safety, it can also prevent people from"catfishing" or using photos of someone else to lure prospective suitors. Photo Verification is rolling out on Tinder, a feature that allows members to self-authenticate through a series of real-time posed selfies, according to the company. Verified profiles will display a blue check mark so members can trust their authenticity.The platform is also using AI technology to crack down on potentially offensive messages, asking users"Does This Bother You?" if the message is flagged by a machine-learning tool.
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