Tinder Launches Are You Sure Feature To Combat Naughty Messages

Tinder is leading the charge for safer online dating practices with the launch of the new “Are You Sure?” (AYS) feature. Hoping to stop people from sending inappropriate messages, this new safety feature offers a real-time warning to users. Using artificial intelligence, Tinder can now detect offensive language and keywords that might be a little on the naughty side. If found, Tinder will ask users if they are sure they want to send what they have typed. “[AYS] uses AI to detect harmful language and proactively intervenes to warn the sender their message may be offensive, asking them to pause before hitting send,” the company said in a press release. “The AI was built based on what members have reported in the past, and it will continue to evolve and improve over time.” The company has been testing the feature for several months and has had positive feedback, finding users are more likely to reassess what they originally wrote. AYS is said to have reduced filthy messages by more than 10%, which is fantastic news and proof these types of features work. The introduction of this feature comes off the back of recent statistics from the Pew Research Center that point to around 40% of Americans having experienced some form of online harassment in 2020. “The early results from these features show us that intervention done the right way can be really meaningful in changing behavior and building a community where everyone feels like they can be themselves,” says Tracey Breeden, Head of Safety & Social Advocacy for Match Group. “We’re excited to see Tinder continue to innovate on safety. By conveying their expectation for respectful communication, and letting users pause a moment to rethink a message that might offend, Tinder is engaging its community to create a safer platform.” While Tinder is yet to block people from sending inappropriate messages, this is a solid start. tinder.com

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Using artificial intelligence, Tinder can now detect offensive language and keywords that might be a little on the naughty side. If found, Tinder will ask users if they are sure they want to send what they have typed.

“[AYS] uses AI to detect harmful language and proactively intervenes to warn the sender their message may be offensive, asking them to pause before hitting send,” the company said in a press release. “The AI was built based on what members have reported in the past, and it will continue to evolve and improve over time.”

The company has been testing the feature for several months and has had positive feedback, finding users are more likely to reassess what they originally wrote. AYS is said to have reduced filthy messages by more than 10%, which is fantastic news and proof these types of features work.

The introduction of this feature comes off the back of recent statistics from the Pew Research Center that point to around 40% of Americans having experienced some form of online harassment in 2020.

“The early results from these features show us that intervention done the right way can be really meaningful in changing behavior and building a community where everyone feels like they can be themselves,” says Tracey Breeden, Head of Safety & Social Advocacy for Match Group.

“We’re excited to see Tinder continue to innovate on safety. By conveying their expectation for respectful communication, and letting users pause a moment to rethink a message that might offend, Tinder is engaging its community to create a safer platform.”

While Tinder is yet to block people from sending inappropriate messages, this is a solid start.

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