Tinder is launching an AI-powered feature that is supposed to make it easier for users to select better photos for their dating profiles. The dating app says its new Photo Selection Tool aims to “take the guesswork out” of choosing your most flattering photos by curating a diverse selection “optimized to help users find a match.”
To use Photo Selector, users will need to take a selfie in Tinder and allow the app to access their device’s camera roll. Tinder’s new AI feature will then use facial recognition to gather a selection of images for the user to review and add to their profile. The selection is done on the device and does not upload the user’s camera roll to Tinder’s systems. We’ve asked Tinder to clarify the criteria the feature uses to select images and will update if we hear back.
According to Tinder, the goal of Photo Selector is to help its users focus on “building meaningful relationships” by saving them time when creating dating profiles. In a study of 7,000 18- to 25-year-olds conducted by the app, Tinder says it found that young singles spend an average of 33 minutes selecting the right profile photo to use. The new Photo Selector feature may help reduce that time, but it’s unlikely to solve the larger issues driving the trend. Dating App Fatigue.
Photo Selector is available for iOS and Android devices, with the U.S. rollout scheduled for July. According to Tinder, support for international markets will arrive “this summer.”