Watch: How Instagram’s video selfie verification system can be tricked by dolls – Times of India
Alexander Chalkidis shared a video on his YouTube channel where he demonstrates how the security feature can be fooled by a Barbie doll. In the video, Chalkidis is seen moving the doll’s head as per the directions shown on the screen and the algorithm verifies the doll as a user. “Video selfie complete” message can be seen on the screen after he completes all the steps. In a separate video shared by Chalkidis, Instagram’s verification system can be seen getting tricked by a Ken doll.
As of now, video selfie verification is only required while creating a new Instagram account. No existing users have received the prompt to share a video selfie till now. The company claims that the video will never be visible on the platform and it will be deleted within 30 days. It also says that it won’t collect biometric data or use face recognition technology. The feature was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra.
Instagram is not the only one to use video selfies, the feature is also used by dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble where users need to share their selfie in a certain angle and pose to verify their identity.
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