Bird taps Israeli verification veteran, so now your eScooter can recognize you
Bird deploys the Israeli ID verification solution to ensure their users accounts are safe and secure. Oshry Alkeslasi /
Shared eScooter platform
Bird announced that it will utilize Israeli developed facial recognition technology to verify the age of its users. The new feature will be implemented across
Bird’s globally used app.
Verifying your account and age
From now on,
Bird users have another layer of privacy protection with the addition of the Israeli facial recognition technology. The new feature will help prevent fraud, meaning another user “riding” on your account; as well as preventing kids under 16 to rent an eScooter through the app. You’ll interact with the new feature before your next use, as