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. Read more →

Meta is expanding Facebook Dating with two new tools: an AI‑powered Dating Assistant that helps users fine‑tune profiles, search criteria and conversation ideas, and a weekly “Meet Cute” feature that delivers a surprise match each week. The company hopes the AI coach and random‑match element will make the service more engaging and efficient, especially for younger users who feel fatigued by endless swiping. While Facebook Dating still trails rivals like Tinder and Hinge, Meta reports that hundreds of thousands of North American users continue to create profiles each month and that matches among 18‑ to 29‑year‑olds have risen year over year. Read more →

Meta announced a new AI-powered assistant for Facebook Dating, designed to help users find more compatible matches and reduce swipe fatigue. The feature, called Meet Cute, delivers a weekly surprise match based on the assistant’s algorithm. Meta says the tool can refine profile prompts and suggest search criteria, aiming to improve the experience for adults aged 18 to 29. The rollout places Facebook Dating alongside other major platforms that have integrated AI, such as Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble, highlighting a broader industry shift toward AI‑enhanced matchmaking. Read more →