Tinder is expanding a facial scanning verification system powered by World, an identity company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Users who complete the biometric check will receive five free app boosts.
The partnership marks World's latest expansion beyond its original iris-scanning identity verification service. Tinder initially tested the orb-based verification through a pilot program in Japan last year, where users could prove they were real people rather than bots or AI agents.
The feature is now rolling out to select markets, including Japan and the United States. By visiting a physical World orb location, Tinder users can complete facial scanning verification that grants them premium app boosts—a feature typically reserved for paid subscribers.
World's biometric verification orbs have gained traction across multiple industries seeking robust identity confirmation. The service addresses growing concerns about bot accounts and fake profiles on dating platforms, where impersonation remains a persistent issue.
Tinder has not announced how many orb locations will be available in each market or whether additional verification rewards are planned.
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