It notable also requires an ID and some kind of live person verification.
I have a hard time imagining these threats really working to stop abuse. But recipeocally, the product as it stands today is a bit of a beacon for theft, is a signal that there are valuables around. This is definitely a product trying to negotiate a difficult moral edge.
(Oh while also getting absurdly deep personal data)
"To activate Anti-Theft Mode, users must submit and apply for an advanced ID verification process that includes a biometric scan to accurately detect fake IDs. Once ID verification is complete, the user will be registered with Tile, and Anti-Theft Mode will be activated across all of the user's Tile Bluetooth trackers. Syncing a government-issued ID with a Tile user's account is a proactive measure to deter the feature from being used for nefarious purposes, such as stalking. Anonymity is directly linked with abusive behavior both in person and online4, so Tile is eliminating anonymity and bringing in the latest ID verification technology to its Anti-Theft Mode offering."
I have a hard time imagining these threats really working to stop abuse. But recipeocally, the product as it stands today is a bit of a beacon for theft, is a signal that there are valuables around. This is definitely a product trying to negotiate a difficult moral edge.
(Oh while also getting absurdly deep personal data)