Match Group survey finds 39% of British singles use AI in dating
A survey of 3,000 British singles by Match Group, owner of Tinder and Hinge, reveals 39% now use AI in their dating lives. Younger generations lead the trend: 66% of Gen Z and 53% of millennials report AI assistance, often for advice, message drafting, or profile vetting. Common uses include planning dates, practicing conversations, and assessing potential matches’ authenticity, though altering…
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- 39% of British singles use AI in dating, per Match Group’s survey of 3,000 people
- Gen Z leads at 66%, millennials at 53%, with AI used for advice, message drafting, and profile checks
- Match Group opposes AI-mediated human interactions, calling it ‘incompatible with human connection’
Some users describe AI as a ‘dating mentor,’ helping with confidence or filtering profiles. A third of singles say they’d end a date if they discovered AI wrote their partner’s messages. Match Group’s head of trust and safety, Yoel Roth, opposes AI-mediated human interactions, calling it incompatible with genuine connection. Critics warn overreliance on AI may dull personal skills, though many still see it as a tool—not a replacement—for navigating modern dating.
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The Guardian AI · 31 October 2026
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