Twitter is reportedly testing a function that permits subscribers to submit authorities ID to have their profiles verified on the platform. Analysis of the Android model of the app reveals the corporate is engaged on the power to submit pictures of the entrance and rear sides of a doc proving a person’s identification, together with a selfie, in accordance a report. The microblogging platform is but to announce any plans to launch such a function, which is predicted to make its strategy to Twitter Blue subscribers.
AI-based app evaluation and insights agency Watchful.ai noticed a brand new verification course of for customers who’ve subscribed to Twitter Blue, that entails submitting authorities ID and a picture of the person to the corporate. Details of the function had been just lately found on the Twitter app for Android telephones, in line with the agency, which informed the publication that the function is perhaps in testing within the US.
Screenshots of the function, shared with TechCrunch by Watchful.ai, present the Early Access part within the Twitter Blue settings app comprises a brand new ID Verification choice. The new function is proven together with different choices similar to the power to edit tweets, use NFTs as profile footage, add longer and full-HD movies, and the power to undo tweets.
According to a different screenshot of the purported function, Twitter shows a pop-up card informing customers that they might want to submit the entrance and rear sides of their authorities ID, together with a selfie. The course of takes three minutes, the textual content on the screenshot signifies.
As beforehand talked about, there is no phrase from Twitter on whether or not the corporate plans to launch such a function quickly. Using authorities ID for verification might assist minimize down on spam and impersonation on the platform — the corporate at present calls for a verified telephone quantity and financial institution card info whereas verifying customers. However, the advantages of ID-based verification is perhaps restricted, as the screenshots point out that the function might stay unique to Twitter Blue subscribers.
In India, Twitter Blue is priced at Rs. 900 per 30 days, and Rs. 9,400 for the annual choice — these costs are for customers who enroll by way of the Twitter utility. The firm additionally gives cheaper plans by way of the Web interface which are priced at Rs. 650 per 30 days, or Rs. 6,800 per yr. There’s no phrase on whether or not the ID-based verification function will likely be launched within the US, and make its strategy to different areas, together with India.
