Tinder's AI feature analyzes your photos to find better dates
What's the story
Tinder is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature called Chemistry, aimed at making online dating more meaningful. The innovative tool seeks to understand users on a deeper level and provide better matches, thereby reducing "swipe fatigue." The feature was announced during an earnings call. Currently, Chemistry is being tested in Australia and New Zealand. The company plans to expand this feature to more countries in the coming months.
Functionality
How Chemistry works
Chemistry employs interactive, conversational prompts to learn more about users. With their permission, it can also analyze photos from their camera roll to better understand their interests and personality traits. This information is then used by the AI to suggest a few highly compatible profiles each day, instead of making users scroll endlessly through potential matches.
Data security
Chemistry feature is completely optional
Tinder assures that the Chemistry feature is completely optional and users will have full control over whether they want to give access to their camera roll. The idea behind this approach is to create more authentic connections by using AI not just to interpret written answers but also lifestyle cues from photos.
User experience
Chemistry uses deep learning for better conversations
A Tinder spokesperson told Gizmodo that Chemistry uses deep learning to surface more relevant profiles and encourage better conversations. The company hopes this approach will make online dating feel less like a chore and more like a real experience. Along with Chemistry, Tinder is also testing new modes like College Mode for users within their college community and Double Date Mode for pairs of friends looking to match with other pairs.