News · 18 April 2026
Tinder, Zoom add eye scans for human proof
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Digital platforms are introducing new ways to verify users, aiming to combat the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams. A new feature on Tinder and Zoom will enable individuals to submit to an iris scan to secure a "proof of humanity" verification symbol for their profiles. This sophisticated method of eye verification is overseen by the World network, a venture that OpenAI's Sam Altman helped establish.
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