Grindr tests AI matchmaking in Australia amid dating app fatigue

Grindr is testing premium AI-powered subscriptions in Australia that incorporate machine learning to find better matches for users. The company is also using AI to detect underage users based on message patterns and has begun age-checking through facial recognition. The AI features come as dating app fatigue grows and safety concerns intensify, particularly around attacks organized through the platform. A Victorian parliamentary inquiry is investigating these crimes, while Grindr pushes AI as the solution to both matching quality and user safety.

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