Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says

Based on Whitney Wolfe Herd’s past comments about Bumble’s new direction, the company is expected to lean into AI — Bumble is even working on an AI dating assistant called Bee, and the CEO has made many comments over the years about how AI will be “a …

Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools

Match Group said that it’s slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools “cost a lot of money.”

Match Group invests $100M in Sniffies, a cruising app for gay men

The app is Match Group’s newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)

Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage. Think MySpace rather than LinkedIn.

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating

Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.

Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z

Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.

Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools

Bumble and other popular dating apps, like Match Group’s Tinder and Hinge, have all embraced AI-powered features.

Tinder looks to AI to help fight ‘swipe fatigue’ and dating app burnout

Tinder is testing AI recommendations and insight from your Camera Roll for better matches.