Is AI your new wingman? How chatbots are transforming dating

The Guardian 1 min read 7 hours ago

<p>Almost 40% of British singles have used AI for romantic advice, from writing messages to assessing potential partners</p><p>After Sam’s ex joked that her sister found him ugly, he turned to AI. Google Gemini had a look at the photo and politely disagreed. AI has been his wingman ever since, aiding his dating life by giving pep talks and vetting his messages.</p><p>The 27-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent is not the only AI-assisted romantic – a survey of 3,000 British singles published this month by Match Group, the owner of the Tinder and Hinge platforms, found 39% had used AI in their dating lives.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/31/ai-your-wingman-chatbots-transforming-dating">Continue reading...</a>
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