Tinder, Zoom test eye-scans to verify human users

Tinder and Zoom are testing eye-scans to verify that users are human. The technology is designed to identify people’s irises.

The aim is to reduce fake accounts and help stop malicious scams. The companies are using the scans as part of their efforts to check user identity.

The move comes as online services face pressure to deal with fraud and fake profiles. Eye-scanning technology is one of the tools being used to add another layer of verification.

Illustration of Tinder, Zoom test eye-scans to verify human users