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Dating Apps And Love In The Time Of AI

Nicole D’Souza, Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

18-Jul-25 07:30

Dating Apps And Love In The Time Of AI

The world's largest publicly traded dating app companies have seen a drop in earnings and paid subscriptions, reflecting a shift in consumer behaviour resulting in a structural slowdown in user engagement. Nicole D’Souza from Bloomberg Intelligence breaks down what’s behind the slowdown, which platforms are still standing strong, and how AI might shape the future of online dating.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Keith Kam, Wong Shou Ning


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Categories:  technology,  culture,  international

Tags:  user engagement,  online dating,  dating app fatigue,  subscriptions, 


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