AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them
Sebastian has no problem with artificial intelligence. At least, not if it can help the San Francisco thirtysomething connect with more bubble-butt users on hookup apps like Grindr. “If the AI can find someone I can just do the work with, I’m fine,” he says. “No talk. Just push-ups.”
Lucky for Sebastian, Grindr aims to please. Machine-learning features are prominent on the app’s product road map for 2025. CEO George Arison believes the addition of AI tools to the app, which largely caters to LGBTQ+ singles, could prove beneficial for users looking to discover new people worth messaging or possibly connecting with again. Further in the future, the app hopes to release a “wingman” chatbot, currently being beta tested by a limited number of users, that will provide tailored advice and even suggest date spots.
