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AI Enters the Chaotic World of Online Dating
Apps are using AI to vet matches, build profiles and draft messages as more than half of U.S. adults under 30 have tried dating apps, Pew said.
Dating apps like Hinge, Bumble, and Amata are integrating AI to assist with matchmaking, profile creation, and message drafting. More than half of US adults under 30 have used dating apps, according to Pew Research Center, seeking tools to cut through endless swiping.
Amata founder Ludovic Hureauxsaid aims to get people offline as soon as possible, suggesting AI could help address the loneliness epidemic by facilitating real-life reconnections rather than prolonging online interaction.
Mihir Manohar, a 32-year-old New York resident, used the AI-driven Amata app to find his girlfriend, Casey, with whom he has been together 10 months. A 38-year-old San Francisco professional uses ChatGPT as his "right-hand man" to draft dating app profiles.
Kathryn Coduto, a Boston University professor, cautions users to look for authentic photos and "repetitive phrases" to identify AI-generated profiles, recommending real-time selfie verification to confirm legitimate identity.
Grindr is piloting bot-to-bot conversations to vet human dates, while University of Maryland professor Jui Ramaprasad noted users seeking real-life connections will embrace helpful technology to achieve that goal.