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.
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