DATING
Is AI Dating the Future? An Alternative Approach to Romance
Siri, why do I suck at dating?
Jokes aside, many of us think romance follows only one trajectory. A man meets a woman, attraction starts, and they work their way through landing in each other’s arms. Sometimes, curveballs and plot twists add some challenges to their love story.
We’ve seen that scene play out countless times both in reel and real life.
Meet-cutes and other traditional scenarios still exist today. However, finding love nowadays mostly consists of swipes and clicks.
Another player has recently entered the scene: artificial intelligence. Yes, you read that right — AI dating is now a thing. Some dating apps and sites have changed their user experience by integrating AI into their systems. Other platforms have gone all in and made AI their entire model.
AI Makes a Splash
Over the last decade, technology has reigned over dating. Finding matches only takes a few clicks and swipes. But as AI makes its way into the field, the game has begun changing.
The idea of dating and AI coming together may make you think of a scenario where a platform gains consciousness, similar to Spike Jonze’s 2013 film, Her. And like the movie, you may even imagine yourself as Theodore falling in love with Samantha. Sounds creepy?
Fortunately, things haven’t escalated to that level yet.
Before 2023, AI dating platforms were in short supply. According to Google Trends, this phenomenon is only a recent event, with several apps announcing the addition of AI features just last year.
As mentioned, other sites and apps have doubled down on AI. One app is an AI dating simulator to help daters build intimacy skills and confidence.
Meanwhile, another platform lets users rate stock images with attractiveness as the basis. The app then takes and uses the results to show daters potential matches (with real pictures) based on their preferences.
If you think all this is a simulation, it’s not. A 2023 survey from a digital privacy and cybersecurity business revealed that 75% of dating app users were willing to use ChatGPT to help them with conversing with matches. Imagine making AI your wingman.
What Does AI Bring to the Table?
You may wonder how AI is making a name in the dating game. Below are the factors drawing people in:
#1: More personalization
App developers know that personalization matters in app development. AI takes that and creates user experiences by building on user interactions, activity logs, and preferences.
#2: Improved algorithms
Since AI platforms are more personalized, their algorithms are quick to pick possible matches. This time-saving feature gives users more help in finding and building connections.
#3: Responsive chatbots
Many apps have added AI-powered chatbots to their systems. These bots talk to daters in natural language, offering assistance and advice. Not only does this provide a comfortable environment, but a boost in user engagement as well.
Looking to the Future
AI’s evolution may be exciting, but nothing beats real human connections. AI dating platforms can’t replicate that magic, so don’t put all your eggs in this basket. While it is good to try this new experience, it shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all of your dating life.
