Tinder has announced a partnership with Tools for Humanity, a biometric verification startup founded by Sam Altman, to introduce a controversial eyeball scanning feature aimed at authenticating users. This initiative, which allows users to receive a 'World ID' after scanning their irises, seeks to combat the widespread issue of scammers and bots on dating platforms. Users participating in the program will receive five 'boosts' to enhance their profile visibility, a feature typically costing up to $10 each. Despite the potential benefits, the program raises significant privacy concerns, particularly given the troubled history of Worldcoin, which previously faced allegations of predatory practices and data privacy violations. Regulatory bodies in the European Union and Kenya have already taken action against Worldcoin, highlighting the risks associated with biometric data collection. With Tinder's user base of around 50 million active weekly users, the partnership could significantly increase the number of individuals obtaining World IDs, which currently stands at 18 million. However, the ethical implications of such a partnership remain contentious, as many question the trade-off between security and privacy.