San Francisco‑based startup Known has built a voice‑powered AI onboarding system that lets users describe themselves without filling out forms. The approach yields longer, more personal onboarding sessions and helps the app match users to dates that lead to real‑world meetings. Early testing showed a high rate of in‑person dates, and the company has secured funding from investors including Forerunner, NFX, Pear VC and Coelius Capital. Leer más →

Tinder is piloting an AI‑driven “Chemistry” feature that examines users’ camera‑roll photos and asks interactive questions to infer interests and personality. Described by parent company Match Group as a tool to ease swipe fatigue by showing fewer, more compatible matches, the feature currently runs in New Zealand and Australia and will expand to other markets. While the rollout is opt‑in, privacy concerns arise over granting an app access to personal photos. Match Group hopes the addition, alongside other AI tools, will reverse a multi‑year decline in paying subscribers. Leer más →

Tinder is piloting an AI-driven feature called Chemistry that asks users questions and, with permission, scans Camera Roll photos to learn more about their interests and personality. The test is underway in New Zealand and Australia and is described as a major pillar of Tinder’s 2026 product experience. Match Group said the experiment will have a modest negative impact on direct revenue and is part of broader AI efforts, including nudges before potentially offensive messages and photo‑selection assistance. The move comes as Tinder faces declining paying subscribers and a shifting dating market. Leer más →