Instagram has begun using selfie video to verify the user’s identity.
Security features have functions for some time now.
The company tried to launch a feature in August last year but was forced to delay plans because of technical problems.
It seems that Facebook’s company has now completed all bugs because these features are reportedly available globally.
This was first seen by the Matt Navarra social media consultant.
He also shares a screenshot of the new Selfie video verification section.
As per image, this section shows the message “Take Selfie Video”.
“We need short videos to turn your head in a different direction.
This helps us confirm that you are a real person and confirm your identity.” The message is read more.
Instagram now uses Selfie videos to confirm the identity of users who promise not to collect biometric data.
https://t.co/FNT2ADW8H2- Matt Navarra (@Mattnavarra) 1637007425000The company claims that videos will never be visible on the platform and will be removed in 30 days.
It also said that it would not collect biometric data or use facial recognition technology.
Simply put, artificial intelligence platform will analyze selfie videos to confirm that users are real people.
When Verification of Selfie Video is required at this time, Verifying Selfie Video is only needed when creating a new Instagram account.
No existing users receive a prompt to share selfie videos until now.
Instagram is not the only one who uses selfie videos, this feature is also used by dating applications such as Tinder and Bumble where users need to share their selfies in a certain angle and pose to verify their identity.
Recently, the platform introduced two ‘tiktok features’ popular for rolls – text-to-speech and sound effects.
The text-to-greeting feature, as the name suggests, creates artificial sounds that read the text provided by the user.
The sound effects feature allows users to change their own voices they record in the video.
Users can change their voices to sound like a robot, vocalist or other through this feature.