Finding a partner, friend or expert for a particular education or training topic is one of the most growing activities on the internet. According to a report by the National Counseling Center, 47 percent of Colombians use one of these apps to ‘lift’ This has become very popular.
One of them is Bumble, a dating platform used not only by those looking for a partner, but also by those who want to make friends or find a new professional mentor.
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slogan move clumsily ‘Take the first step’, so all its functions and philosophy are aimed at the woman being the one to suggest who she wants to date, how she wants the date to be and the conditions of the approach. To make you feel safe and free…
Javier Tuírán, Bumble’s Latin America communications director, said: The application was created from the principles of kindness, stability, respect and justice.
And Bumble’s entire technology is designed around its value proposition. For example, they added an artificially intelligent review system that detects when a private photo has been sent without the other person’s permission.
Similarly, Bumble has developed the following technology: It allows its users to request profile correction with advanced equipment in artificial technology, to determine if you are talking to the person in the photo.
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The process of controlling possible abuses or people with risky behavior is also important, thanks to the option on Bumble for users to report their experiences when they encounter conversations or people that do not create trust. The platform instantly analyzes and investigates potentially dangerous profiles to take immediate action.
A study commissioned by this company and conducted by Ipsos found that: The most common types of cyberbullying experienced by women in Colombia are: body shaming, the most basic form of online sexual harassment and defamation; HE do not discloseso-called ‘revenge porn’ or the publication of intimate content of former partners that harms their reputation and cyber flash or non-consensual sending of sexually explicit images and videos.
Nearly one in two respondents said they had experienced cyberbullying or knew someone who had experienced it. However, when examined by age groups, significant differences emerge. 45 percent of Gen Z respondents say they have experienced online harassment or know someone as a victim, while 34 percent of Gen X respondents agree with this statement.
Particularly in Colombia, 92 percent of women think that cyberbullying occurs more frequently in the female gender than in the male gender. From here Cyberbullying or cyberbullying is perceived as a problem that mainly affects women According to respondents (97 percent) and to members of the LGBTQIA+ community (82 percent).
Precautions to consider when looking for a partner or friend online are very important. “Women are far from feeling safe and protected in digital spaces. “Cyberbullying is a relentless, everyday form of violence that leaves those who experience it, especially women, distressed, abused and vulnerable online,” said Payton Iheme, Bumble Global Vice President of Policy.
(You may be interested in: How AI helps fight cyberbullying on dating apps?)
1. Protect your privacy: Avoid providing personal information such as identity documents or financial data.
2. Verify profiles: For added security, connect with people with verified profiles and verify yours.
3. Query the information: Even if profiles are verified, verify the authenticity of photos and data to prevent cheating.
4. Dates in public places: Choose busy appointment locations and come on your own to maintain your residential address.
5. Pass the details on to someone you trust: Inform your friends or family about the details of the appointment, including location and company.
6. Trust your intuition: If something bothers you, take action. If there is no compatibility, don’t feel obliged to continue.
7. In uncomfortable situations, step back and report: If you encounter harassment or inappropriate behavior, use the block and report features.
8. Be honest from the beginning: Honest communication creates a solid foundation for real relationships. Discuss expectations and set boundaries.
KAROL RODRÍGUEZ AND JOSÉ CARLOS GARCÍA
MEAT TECHNOLOGY
On X: @TecnosferaET
Source: Exame
