Harvard Data Science Review Podcast Can AI Enhance My Rizz?
Feb 27, 2025
Sean Kim, Head of AI and Machine Learning at RIZZ, and Kathryn Coduto, Assistant Professor at Boston University, delve into how AI is revolutionizing dating. They discuss how AI tools can help craft engaging openers, the emotional dynamics of human-AI interactions, and the importance of user data privacy. The conversation also touches on the evolving relationship between users and AI in matchmaking while addressing safety measures and the challenges of modern dating, like burnout and the quest for authentic connections.
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Rizz Definition and Function
- "Rizz" means charisma and the Rizz app is an AI dating assistant.
- It helps users craft opening messages and continue conversations on various platforms.
Rizz Technology
- Rizz uses computer vision to understand the context of screenshots, such as the platform and image content.
- It also uses LLMs like OpenAI, Mistral, Grok, Llama, and DeepSeek.
Kathryn's Research Journey
- Kathryn Coduto became interested in dating apps in 2012 when Grindr and Tinder emerged.
- She pursued a PhD to study the evolution of online dating.