Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
Summary
Tinder and Zoom are using eye-scanning technology to prove users are real humans and not AI-generated fake accounts. This system relies on scanning the iris of the eye and issuing a unique digital ID to verify identities and reduce scams.Key Facts
- Tinder and Zoom offer users the option to scan their irises to get a "proof of humanity" badge.
- The iris scan is done through the World app or a special scanning device from World, a company co-founded by Sam Altman.
- After verification, users receive a World ID, a unique code stored on their phone to prove they are human.
- Fake profiles and bots on Tinder have increased due to advances in AI, leading to scams and fraud, especially romance scams.
- Tinder already requires some users to submit video selfies for verification; the new system provides another option.
- Zoom uses the technology to fight deepfake videos, videos that fake real people’s appearance and voice.
- Financial fraud using deepfakes could reach $40 billion in the US by 2027.
- World has signed up 40 million users and claims the iris scan method protects privacy by not storing personal information like names or addresses.
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