How AI is changing dating

• Richard met a woman on a dating app who sent unusually long, detailed messages.
• In person, she was quiet, making him suspect she used AI to craft her texts.

• Dating apps like Hinge and Tinder cater to varying relationship goals and operate mainly by swiping.
• Building rapport through messages to reach an in-person date is complex and full of potential missteps.

Generative AI is increasingly being used in dating apps to help users craft better messages and boost confidence, especially for those who are shy or awkward.

Match Group, owner of Tinder and Hinge, integrates AI for suggesting profile improvements, filtering messages, and even coaching users in flirting scenarios.

This technology can amplify a user's personality but also creates complications, as people struggle to discern whether they're interacting with genuine communication or AI-generated polish.

One user described receiving essay-length replies that felt like they were generated by ChatGPT, leading to uncertainty and skepticism about the authenticity of the connection.

The rise of AI in dating raises questions about authenticity, vulnerability, and whether it ultimately enhances or impairs genuine human intimacy.