AI chatbots are hitting the dating scene with advice on breaking the ice and breaking up

Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly being utilized as de facto dating coaches and relationship experts by individuals seeking romantic connections. Marie Lansley, a 36-year-old San Franciscan, consults AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude to assist with initiating conversations on dating apps, a task she finds challenging in that context despite being comfortable with in-person interactions. While acknowledging AI's efficiency in streamlining the dating process, Lansley expresses skepticism about its ability to foster genuine romantic chemistry, which she believes remains an "analog" experience. Beyond message drafting and interpretation, some users engage AI for matchmaking services or to optimize their dating profiles. Companies like Google and OpenAI are actively promoting AI's role in relationships, with ChatGPT and Gemini posting content on platforms like TikTok that highlights their chatbots' personalized relationship advice. Dating coach Carey Gaynes compares AI chatbots to Cyrano de Bergerac, noting that users are essentially employing a voice that is not their own, and reports seeing daters of all age groups turning to these technologies.