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. Read more →

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. 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 →