Meta launches Facebook Verified, a complimentary selfie-based badge that signals real human identity across Marketplace, Dating, and Groups. As AI-generated profiles grow harder to detect, the program could reshape how users assess trust on the platform.
By Jeff Haber   July 28, 2026 3-minute read
Meta launches Facebook Verified, a complimentary selfie-based badge that signals real human identity across Marketplace, Dating, and Groups. As AI-generated profiles grow harder to detect, the program could reshape how users assess trust on the platform.
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