Survey: Nearly half of singles dislike AI's role in dating
What's the story
A recent study by Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, has revealed that nearly half of US singles have a negative view of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in romantic contexts. The survey, which sampled 1,000 individuals aged between 18-39 years, found that about 47% of participants were not fond of AI's role in dating.
User preferences
Dating an AI companion app user a big no
The survey also revealed that around 40% of singles would not date someone who uses an AI companion app. The number was even higher, at 51%, for women aged between 18-24 years. However, only 12% of 18- to 24-year-olds reported having used such an app in the last three months, and most were not looking for genuine connections with chatbots.
User sentiments
Mixed response to AI features in dating apps
The survey also found a mixed response to the use of AI features in dating apps. While 64% of respondents said they could see how AI might help them on their dating journey, there was still a strong disapproval of actually dating an AI. This suggests that while users are open to the idea of using AI tools for assistance, they don't want these tools to replace human interaction or connection.
Company perspective
'Help with hard parts, but hands off for human parts'
Match Group's blog post said, "Ask singles what they want from AI in dating, and the answer is pretty consistent: help with the hard parts, but hands off for the human parts." This indicates that while users are open to using AI for enhancing their profiles or breaking conversation lulls, they still want to maintain a sense of authenticity and personal connection in their dating experiences.