REUTERS – AI apps like Rizz and YourMove AI are becoming “digital wingmen,” helping millions of daters craft opening lines, replies, and even profiles. Many users say the tools boost confidence and help them move from chatting to in-person dates. Nearly half of Gen Z admits to using AI in online dating. But experts warn AI risks replacing authenticity with polished automation. Some people feel deceived when messages sound “too perfect,” raising doubts about whether the connection is real.
CBS NEWS – More singles are turning to AI to improve their online dating game. A recent Match.com and Kinsey Institute study found that 1 in 4 singles, and nearly half of Gen Z, now use AI for dating help, a 333% increase from last year. AI tools like Rizz and Keepler offer support with conversation prompts, ghosting responses, and personalized messaging advice, acting as digital dating coaches. Rizz, used mostly by 18–25-year-olds, lets users upload screenshots from chats and suggests replies using generative AI. Keepler's in-app guide, Keri, rewrites feedback and ghosting messages to help users handle tough situations more empathetically.
BUSINESS INSIDER – More singles are ditching dating apps in favor of social media, with Instagram emerging as the top platform for meeting potential partners, according to data from Rizz, an AI dating assistant. Rizz, which helps users craft messages, has half a million monthly active users. The app’s data shows that 22% of uploaded screenshots now come from Instagram, an 8% increase from last year, surpassing traditional dating apps like Tinder and Hinge.
CNN – Dating apps are on the cusp of a major transformation. Personalized chatbots dating other chatbots on your behalf. AI concierges fielding questions about potential matches. Advanced algorithms predicting compatibility better than ever before. At its investor meeting, Match Group teased plans to use AI to improve user experiences and help make better connections. Hinge will offer more personalized matching, smarter algorithms that adapt to users and better understand them over time, and AI coaching for struggling daters. AI is going to transform the dating app experience, taking it from a do-it-yourself platform to an expertly guided journey that leads to far better outcomes and much better value. Bumble uses AI in safety features like its Private Detector – an AI-powered tool that blurs explicit images – and Deception Detector, which identifies spam, scams and fake profiles. Similarly, Match Group offers tools like buttons that say “Are You Sure?” to detect harmful language and “Does This Bother You?” to prompt users to report inappropriate behavior. Startup Rizz is experimenting with chatbots that help respond to messages. During Match Group’s investor day, Hinge’s CEO, Justin McLeod announced plans to build the “world’s most knowledgeable dating coach.” Hinge has seen a higher number of matches and subscription renewals with its improved AI algorithm among early test groups.
Mark Brooks: Large incumbent dating companies are sitting pretty because of large troves of data that can be used to inform AI to help move people towards finding better matches, improve their dates, and then make better decisions about what to do next.
ASSOCIATED PRESS – Rizz, an AI-powered dating assistant, helps users navigate dating conversations by analyzing screenshots from platforms like Tinder, Instagram, or iMessage and offering tailored response suggestions. Co-founder Roman Khaves explains that Rizz was launched in 2022 after recognizing the common difficulty of maintaining engaging conversations on dating apps. With ~7.5M downloads, the app has seen significant demand, growing 30% monthly. While Instagram and Tinder have added AI features, Rizz focuses on providing more in-depth strategies to help users connect more effectively. Despite concerns, Khaves emphasizes that Rizz is designed to enhance, not replace, human interaction, ensuring users retain control over what messages are sent.
BUSINESS INSIDER – Rizz is an AI-powered dating app designed to generate pickup lines, responses and decode screenshots of conversations to help users build rapport and meet in person. It offers a free trial and subscriptions for $7 per week or $20 per month and currently has 7M downloads. The app focuses on moving users from texting to real-life meetings. Compared to other AI chatbots like Gemini and Character.Ai, Rizz is more tailored to dating but lacks the depth and personalization of more general AI platforms. For $20 a month, users might expect more comprehensive dating coach services.
