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Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps

Thursday, September 3, 2026


Dating apps including Bumble, Match, and Hinge have implemented facial recognition verification features to confirm user identity. The systems require users to submit selfies that are compared against their profile photos. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about data storage and potential misuse of biometric information collected through these platforms.

Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/face-recognition-is-becoming-the-norm-for-dating-apps/

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