Tinder Now Requires Facial Recognition for New California Users
Tinder adds Face Check in California to stop fake profiles using facial recognition tech.
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Tinder Now Requires Facial Recognition for New California Users Tinder facial recognition California: What’s changing for new users?
Starting this month, Tinder is introducing facial recognition verification for all new users in California. Known as Face Check , this technology ensures that new profiles belong to real people—not bots or catfish accounts. Tinder facial recognition California policy follows earlier rollouts in Canada and Colombia, and it's designed to strengthen user safety and trust on the dating app. The update has sparked interest around how dating platforms are evolving to protect users from impersonation. Image : Google How Tinder's Face Check works for new profiles
To verify a profile using Face Check, new users in California must take a short video selfie when signing up. Tinder then compares this selfie to uploaded profile pictures and checks for duplicates across accounts. If everything matches, the user receives a "photo verified" badge. This process aims to stop fake accounts before they go live. According …
