Kate Leinbaugh

Okay. Okay. Let's breathe.

Okay. Okay. Let's breathe.

Now, back in the dating game, Pietro is remembering the things he doesn't like about the apps. What is the worst part of online dating?

Now, back in the dating game, Pietro is remembering the things he doesn't like about the apps. What is the worst part of online dating?

Now, back in the dating game, Pietro is remembering the things he doesn't like about the apps. What is the worst part of online dating?

Even though millions of people use dating apps to find romance and hookups, there's been some backlash. Like Pietro, some people don't like the time commitment. They don't like the slew of getting to know you messages that don't go anywhere. Some people are tired of the emphasis on looks. They just don't feel like dating apps are genuine. And others are ready for something new.

Even though millions of people use dating apps to find romance and hookups, there's been some backlash. Like Pietro, some people don't like the time commitment. They don't like the slew of getting to know you messages that don't go anywhere. Some people are tired of the emphasis on looks. They just don't feel like dating apps are genuine. And others are ready for something new.

Even though millions of people use dating apps to find romance and hookups, there's been some backlash. Like Pietro, some people don't like the time commitment. They don't like the slew of getting to know you messages that don't go anywhere. Some people are tired of the emphasis on looks. They just don't feel like dating apps are genuine. And others are ready for something new.

And many people have talked about this on social media.

And many people have talked about this on social media.

And many people have talked about this on social media.

The dating apps are catching these signals, and they've been trying to right their relationship with users. Here's our colleague, Belle Lin.

The dating apps are catching these signals, and they've been trying to right their relationship with users. Here's our colleague, Belle Lin.

The dating apps are catching these signals, and they've been trying to right their relationship with users. Here's our colleague, Belle Lin.

Dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble have been struggling with declining demand and user engagement. Many younger users have snubbed the apps, and companies want to make online dating better, more joyful, and faster. Enter AI. Here's the CEO of Tinder at a conference.

Dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble have been struggling with declining demand and user engagement. Many younger users have snubbed the apps, and companies want to make online dating better, more joyful, and faster. Enter AI. Here's the CEO of Tinder at a conference.

Dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble have been struggling with declining demand and user engagement. Many younger users have snubbed the apps, and companies want to make online dating better, more joyful, and faster. Enter AI. Here's the CEO of Tinder at a conference.

But the app that's done the most with AI? You guessed it. It's Grindr.

But the app that's done the most with AI? You guessed it. It's Grindr.

But the app that's done the most with AI? You guessed it. It's Grindr.