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Tinder is releasing an AI-powered feature that supposedly makes it easier for users to select better photos for their dating profiles. The dating app says its new Photo Selector tool<\/a> aims to \u201ctake out the guesswork\u201d when picking your most flattering photos by curating a diverse selection that\u2019s \u201coptimized to help users find a match.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To use Photo Selector, users will need to take a selfie within Tinder and allow the app to access their device\u2019s camera roll. Tinder\u2019s new AI feature will then use facial recognition to collate a selection of images for the user to review and add to their profiles. The curation is processed on-device and doesn\u2019t upload the user\u2019s camera roll to Tinder\u2019s systems. We have asked Tinder to clarify the criteria the feature uses to select images and will update if we hear back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n According to Tinder, Photo Selector\u2019s purpose is to help its users focus on \u201cmaking meaningful connections\u201d by saving them time when putting dating profiles together. In a study of 7000 18-25-year-olds conducted by the app, Tinder says it found that young singles spend 33 minutes on average selecting the right profile photo to use. The new Photo Selector feature might help to reduce that, but It\u2019s unlikely to address the larger issues that are driving dating app fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Photo Selector is available for devices running iOS and Android with the rollout scheduled to begin in the US sometime in July. Support for international markets will arrive \u201cthis summer,\u201d according to Tinder.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n