Tinder now offers criminal background checks, but there’s a big problem

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Tinder now offers criminal background checks, but there’s a big problem
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Experts say that, while intended to increase safety, the tool lacks nuance and risks amplifying biases in the criminal justice system

Experts say background checks could amplify discrimination against Black and brown people, who are disproportionately targeted by the police.Experts say background checks could amplify discrimination against Black and brown people, who are disproportionately targeted by the police.Last modified on Fri 11 Mar 2022 22.25 GMTusers will be able to run criminal background checks on their potential dates.

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