Tinder Wants Your Camera Roll and Calls It Chemistry
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Tinder is introducing a new feature that accesses users' camera roll to interpret their interests and personality traits, raising concerns about privacy and data usage.
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"The tool is designed to learn about users through questions and, if permitted, by scanning images stored in their phone’s Camera Roll to interpret interests and personality traits. Match says this data-driven approach will improve compatibility between users."
I wonder how it would be even possible. Especially, what lack of photos or their modest number tell about me :P