Tinder has introduced two new features to prevent harassment on the app.
It's about 'Does this message bother you?'
and 'Do you want to think again?'.
New additions to the list of security options that Tinder has launched in recent years and which aim to provide greater security to subscribers.
'Does this message bother you?' provides support to members when harassing language is detected in a newly received message. The function recognizes, on the basis of an artificial intelligence with autonomous learning and supported by user feedback, if it is necessary to report a text considered harassing. When a Tinder member answers "yes" to the question "Does this message bother you?", They will have the opportunity to report the behavior of the person who contacted them.
According to Tinder, early tests showed a 46% increase in the number of reports for inappropriate messages, with subscribers feeling more empowered and supported in reporting bad behavior. 'Do you want to think again?' it acts the same way, but on the side of who is sending the message. The artificial intelligence intervenes proactively to warn the sender that his text could be offensive, asking him to think twice before hitting enter. 'Do you want to think again?' it would have already reduced inappropriate language in sent messages for more than 10% of those who received the notification. "Words are as powerful as actions and today we want to reiterate further that no type of harassment will ever have a place on Tinder," said Tracey Breeden.Head of Safety and Social Advocacy for Tinder and Match Group ". To continue sending and receiving messages on the platform, users will have to consent to the filters. In the absence of this, they can continue to Swipe and Match with others but without being able to manage direct chats.