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New York Post
8 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Popular dating app Tinder launches new facial recognition requirement
Popular dating app Tinder rolled out a new verification method that requires users to utilize facial recognition technology to prove they are a real human when they first sign up for the app. The technology – called Face Check – will be used to confirm that the person signing up is real by taking a short selfie video of themselves. The safety measure will then determine if the person is real by matching it against their profile picture. As first reported by Axios, the new verification method launched on Monday and, for now, will only be required for users in California. 'Creating a fun and respectful environment where Tinder users can be their true selves is our priority,' Philip Price Fry, Vice President of Communications for Tinder, told FOX Business. 'As part of our continued efforts, we are always testing ways to deliver the best experience for our users to seek authentic connections.' If the biometric face scan determines that the user is eligible to sign up, a photo recognition badge will be added to the user's profile. Shortly after determining eligibility, the submitted selfie video will be deleted with only two screenshots being saved to maintain the feature, according to Tinder's website. Face Check will also make sure that the user signing up doesn't have multiple accounts, according to the app. 3 The technology – called Face Check – will be used to confirm that the person signing up is real by taking a short selfie video of themselves. Tinder 3 The new verification method launched on Monday and, for now, will only be required for users in California. VSzili – The verification process is separate from Tinder's ID check as it does not rely on one's government ID. Yoel Roth, head of trust and safety of Tinder's parent company, Match Group, told Axios that the company sees this as an insurance measure for users. 'We see this as one part of a set of identity assurance options that are available to users,' Roth told Axios. 'Face Check… is really meant to be about confirming that this person is a real, live person and not a bot or a spoofed account.' 3 Face Check will also make sure that the user signing up doesn't have multiple accounts, according to the app. Tinder According to Axios, Roth said that the program has already shown promising results in Colombia and Canada. California is the first state in the U.S. where Tinder is requiring the new Face Check verification. Roth also told Axios that California was selected for its 'size, demographics and strong online safety and privacy laws.' Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox Business. Do you have any tips? Reach out to
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Fact Check: Viral pic of Muslim man's beard being pulled is NOT communal
'A man suddenly came and started hitting a Muslim man by grabbing his beard! The extent to which hatred has become poison in society is now visible at every step,' claimed a Facebook post featuring two photos showing a man pulling on the beard of a visibly Muslim man in what looks like an post further said, 'Muslim identity is enough to harass Muslims. They can become victims of hatred and mob lynching anytime because of their beard, cap and identity! The most unfortunate thing is that this hatred has the protection of the government!'advertisement Another Facebook post claimed that the attacker was Hindu and shared the photo with hashtags like 'India'. Some also shared the video of the incident and demanded police action against the Today Fact Check found that not only is this photo not from India, but it also does not have a communal angle. This photo shows an altercation between two Muslim men in PROBEReverse-searching keyframes from the video led us to a News18 report from June 28, which said that this video was from Ghior in Bangladesh, and showed a local computer shop owner being assaulted by a customer. Reportedly, the CCTV footage recorded inside Manik Computer captured shopkeeper Ali Azam Manik being attacked by Nasim we found several local news reports about this incident which stated the same information. According to these reports, Nasim would force Ali to do his work without pay, and would threaten to shut his shop down when he asked for June 23, when Nasim demanded the same again, Ali, who was busy with another customer, asked him to wait. Nasim subsequently attacked Ali. During the scuffle, Nasim also damaged property inside the June 27, the police reportedly arrested it's clear that the viral video does not show a communal incident from India.- EndsTrending Reel Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Tinder to require Face Check for new users in California
Tinder is mandating new users in California verify their profiles using facial recognition technology starting Monday, executives exclusively tell Axios. Why it matters: The move aims to reduce impersonation and is part of Tinder parent Match Group's broader effort to improve trust and safety amid ongoing user frustration. How it works: The Face Check feature prompts users to take a short video selfie during onboarding. The biometric face scan, powered by FaceTec, then confirms the person is real and present and whether their face matches their profile photos. It also checks if the face is used across multiple accounts. If the criteria are met, the user receives a photo verified badge on their profile. The selfie video is then deleted. Tinder stores a non-reversible, encrypted face map to detect duplicate profiles in the future. Face Check is separate from Tinder's ID Check, which uses a government-issued ID to verify age and identity. "We see this as one part of a set of identity assurance options that are available to users," Match Group's head of trust and safety Yoel Roth says. "Face Check ... is really meant to be about confirming that this person is a real, live person and not a bot or a spoofed account." Between the lines: Tinder and its competitors have added safety features in recent years to crack down on fake accounts. Tinder introduced photo verification via real-time selfies in 2020 and expanded ID verification in 2021, which is mandated in some markets like Japan. Bumble released ID verification earlier this year. Zoom in: Tinder already launched Face Check in Colombia and Canada. Roth said the results were promising by reducing exposure to bad actors, decreasing bad actor reports and improving perceptions of authenticity. Roth said Tinder chose California as the next test market due to its size, demographics and strong online safety and privacy laws. Face Check is the latest in a series of improvements to Tinder's safety features like "Are You Sure?" and "Does This Bother You?" and new ones like " Share My Date," Roth said. Zoom out: Dating app companies are under pressure to improve business performance after weak earnings. Match Group announced it's cutting 13% of staff last month after declines in revenue and paying users. Bumble said it will cut about 30% of its staff. Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff has positioned safety as a core business strategy. In his first earnings call back in February, he likened the investment to Google working to rid YouTube of illegal videos and Facebook removing fake accounts. "Even if in the short term, it has the effect of potentially reducing some top-line user metrics, we think it's the right thing to do for the business," Rascoff said.
Fashion Network
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Motifs, Mud, Music: Burberry festival campaign arrives with a host of stars
Festival season is upon us and Burberry is making sure it's front of stage and waving its Knight/Prorsum-emblazoned flag. So the new Burberry festival campaign has arrived and encompasses a series of films and portraits celebrating British music culture. And what a cast it's lined up: Liam Gallagher, Goldie, Seungmin, Loyle Carner, Chy Cartier, John Glacier, Cara Delevingne, Alexa Chung, Lennon Gallagher, Molly Moorish-Gallagher and Gene Gallagher. 'Think of the campaign like a collage,' said chief creative officer Daniel Lee. Think 'candid moments capturing off-duty fans and headline acts in-between gigs.' The series 'celebrates British identities, united by a shared belief in the power of live music', we're told. With vox pops and commentary from faces in the industry, the campaign echoes Burberry as 'the essential look of the festival scene and mirrors the attitudes and dress codes of the 1990s – seen now'. Lee added: 'Burberry sits at the centre of the summer calendar. It's both a means of creative expression and go-to uniform for festival goers.' Shot against a set of sound systems, stages and mud, the films by director Kim Gehrig, and portraits by photographer Drew Vickers, the featured talent from the worlds of music and modelling includes a unique casting of the wider Gallagher family plus, of course, Goldie, and the wealth of younger musical talents they both inspire that 'reinforces Burberry's legacy and enduring appeal'. Of course, the important campaign film's soundtrack, Liquid's 'Sweet Harmony ', is the breakbeat-meets-piano anthem heard at British festivals since its single release 34 years ago. And so to the 'uniform' summer 25-style. Gallagher senior wears his own Burberry parka by Christopher Bailey from SS18, which will be reissued in a limited run (available worldwide, in-store and online) from July. Meanwhile, the campaign highlights the brand's new Highland handbags in jacquard-woven Burberry Check with a coated finish 'for unpredictable British festival weather'. There are also packable capes and hooded jackets in Burberry Check and solid colours. Then there are 'totems of British cultural style', like cotton Harrington jackets and parkas cut from nylon or coated cotton gabardine. Mini kilts and rubber boots are worn with leather jackets, fleeces and a trench in washed satin. Check shirts are unbuttoned, belts are cinched around baggy T-shirts and worn as dresses. Burberry Check, in heritage and seasonal colours, elevate tank tops, polo shirts and bikinis. Reprising an archival motif first seen on Burberry bags in the 1980s, the Knight stamp is amplified on cotton jersey T-shirts or as a subtle emblem on jackets and accessories. The Burberry Check also comes woven as a tonal design on denim and jersey and as argyle knitwear. Many looks are worn with the Marsh rubber boots in Burberry Check, the Moor hiking boots, leather Potter and suede Urchin clogs, plus Terrace and sporty-mesh Matrix sneakers. Curved crossbody bags in Burberry Check and quilted Horseshoe styles are inspired by rainwear. For jewellery, shield motifs come in sterling silver alongside frog and horse charms that draw from British nature.
Fibre2Fashion
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Edition 2025 to highlight sustainability
As the global textile and fashion industry intensifies its focus on eco-innovation, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will reaffirm its role as a pivotal platform for advancing sustainability. From 2 to 4 September 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair will spotlight cutting-edge green solutions, ranging from biodegradable fibres to waterless dyeing methods and the latest certifications, amplifying its commitment to fostering industry-wide sustainability. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics â€' Autumn Edition 2025 will highlight sustainability with innovations like biodegradable fibres and waterless dyeing. To be held from September 2-4, the fair features the Econogy Hub and Check, aiding buyers in sourcing verified eco-friendly products. Global leaders return to drive dialogue, transparency, and circularity in fashion. With the fashion sector accounting for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions annually, achieving decarbonisation targets remains a pressing challenge throughout the entire textile supply chain. While many fashion companies have pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the path to sustainable transformation remains complex. Intertextile Apparel has long served as a catalyst for industry evolution, providing a vital platform for key players to stay informed about the latest trends, technological advancements, and regulatory developments shaping eco-friendly products and solutions. A key initiative of the fair, the Econogy Hub fosters dialogue and provides a specialised platform for sustainable product and service suppliers, empowering buyers to navigate the movement towards circularity and prepare for a greener future. Following its successful debut with nearly 40 exhibitors at the previous Autumn Edition, industry leaders such as Bureau Veritas Group, Hohenstein, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), IDFL Laboratory and Institute, and TESTEX have already confirmed their return to the zone. Additionally, bluesign technologies ag (Switzerland), Control Union World Group (the Netherlands), and Itochu Corporation (Japan) will make their Econogy Hub debuts, joining an impressive array of international exhibitors. Speaking from their Econogy Hub booth at last year's Autumn Edition, Mr Marc Sidler, Group CMO at Testex AG, remarked: 'Intertextile is the most important apparel fabrics fair on the planet. The fair has become much greener, you can also see that at our booth, but what remains unchanged is the human interaction – this is the essence of trade fairs. We've seen strong visitor interest in the Made in Green label, which offers transparent supply chain information to end consumers.' Beyond the Econogy Hub, sustainable offerings will be featured across the fairground – notably through exhibitors who pass the Econogy Check, an independent verification tool aligned with over 100 globally recognised certifications and standards covering sustainable supply chains, materials & processes, and strategy & innovation. This comprehensive assessment enhances transparency and helps streamline procurement for buyers prioritising eco-credentials. At the previous Autumn Edition, exhibitors from around the world who passed the Check leveraged their inclusion in the online directory Econogy Finder, to demonstrate their sustainability commitments and attract discerning buyers seeking traceable, environmentally responsible solutions. With several of them set to return to this year's fair, renowned global innovators such as Covation Biomaterials LLC (USA), Fidlock GmbH (Germany), Henglun Textile (Vietnam), Birla Cellulose (India), Lenzing (Austria), Reda (Italy), Taijin Textile (Korea), and Toray Industries (Japan) used the Finder to help facilitate in-person connections. Exhibiting at the same edition in 2024, Mr Gunjan Tarika, Country Head of Birla Cellulose, said: 'For years, our company has been dedicated to empowering a green future. Intertextile is a good platform for us to showcase products and meet more business partners and potential clients. Over the years sustainability has become crucial. Most of the buyers want sustainable products, that's the key thing. Apart from being competitive in price and quality, buyers are also looking into products which are measurable in their environmental impact, such as carbon reduction and water conservation. The Econogy Finder serves as a quick and reliable way to identify genuine sustainable products from trusted sources. First-time visitor Mr Ricky Osborne, Managing Director of Jatu Clothing & PPE, noted its value last autumn: 'For me, the first sourcing concern is sustainability. The Econogy Check offers verification for our clients who usually require independent confirmation of sustainability claims. It saves us time and resources while building trust between traders. My experience at the fair has been fruitful and exceeded expectations.' The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Textile Information Centre. It will take place alongside Yarn Expo Autumn, CHIC and PH Value at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), with the venue playing host to the entire apparel textile value chain. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will be held from 2 to 4 September 2025. Other upcoming shows: Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics / Yarn Expo Shenzhen 11 – 13 June 2025, Shenzhen (Futian) Yarn Expo Autumn 2 – 4 September 2025, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai Cinte Techtextil China 3 – 5 September 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 26 – 28 February 2026, Ho Chi Minh City Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
