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Tinder is releasing an AI-powered feature that supposedly makes it easier for users to select better photos for their dating profiles. The dating app says its new Photo Selector tool aims to “take out the guesswork” when picking your most flattering photos by curating a diverse selection that’s “optimized to help users find a match.”
To use Photo Selector, users will need to take a selfie within Tinder and allow the app to access their device’s camera roll. Tinder’s new AI feature will then use facial recognition to collate a selection of images for the user to review and add to their profiles. The curation is processed on-device and doesn’t upload the user’s camera roll to Tinder’s systems. We have asked Tinder to clarify the criteria the feature uses to select images and will update if we hear back.
According to Tinder, Photo Selector’s purpose is to help its users focus on “making meaningful connections” by saving them time when putting dating profiles together. In a study of 7000 18-25-year-olds conducted by the app, Tinder says it found that young singles spend 33 minutes on average selecting the right profile photo to use. The new Photo Selector feature might help to reduce that, but It’s unlikely to address the larger issues that are driving dating app fatigue.
Photo Selector is available for devices running iOS and Android with the rollout scheduled to begin in the US sometime in July. Support for international markets will arrive “this summer,” according to Tinder.
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