Online dating

Recognising red, green and grey flags in relationships and navigating interactions with safety and respect are now part of a new online course on "consent" launched by the dating platform Tinder. Titled "Let's Talk Consent", the free 90-minute self-learning course is being offered on the online learning platform "Coursera". It has been developed as a first-of-its-kind resource to provide young adults in India guidance on interpersonal consent. "Our conversations with Tinder users and the survey with young adult daters in…

Yuan Thompson and her husband have been together since 2008, and while at first she believed they could be soulmates — they had that initial spark, anyway — she says it was dedication and tough work that made them a lasting couple."We definitely enjoyed each other when we first met. We had a super-fun summer, so we decided to stay in touch after that. But honestly, it took seven years of long-distance relationship and lots of hard work for us to eventually be together," Thompson, 38, told CBC News from Ottawa."We all have…

A man programmed ChatGPT to find his wife on Tinder, and it turns out that Tinder is fine with you doing the same. Like It or Not, Your Doctor Will Use AI | AI Unlocked“As outlined in the principles, Tinder and Match Group believe AI is a great tool that we believe will make dating better,” said a Tinder spokesperson. “During our last earnings call, the CEO of Match Group shared his vision for the future of dating and how we are exploring several AI-driven features on the post-match experience.”Did it just get hot in…

In the early days of the internet, online dating was often derided, with people who met their lovers via a website often being laughed at for being “unable” to find a partner in “real life”.  However, with the rise of smartphones, we live in a world where the vast majority of people are constantly connected and online, and finding a romantic partner over the web has become so common that it’s now widely considered to be the most convenient way of meeting someone special.  Online dating has become a global…

Good Faces Agency / Unsplash Valentine’s Day is here, so naturally, the country’s premier security agency has to warn the love-stricken souls about the risks of romance scams. In case that term doesn’t ring a bell, it involves a bad actor trapping a victim into a sham love affair. In 2022 alone, romance scams led to the loss of around $1.3 billion. But hey, humanity is driven by a primal urge to feel loved. To find a companion. That urge drives us towards online dating platforms, where an elaborate net waits for…

Image Source : FILE Tinder brings new user warnings to boost safe dating experience Tinder, a dating app has reportedly announced new warnings to provide additional guidance to users, to inform them of inappropriate behaviour along with the immediate opportunity to change their actions to move forward. The new warnings are classified into three categories:…

Image: Boumen Japet (Shutterstock)Tinder isn’t the best at reading the room or taking a hint. Even though its announcement of the outrageous $500-a-month tier, Tinder Select, led to considerable backlash back in September, the company has recently been expanding the membership offering by inviting additional users to apply for it.This Giant Company Owns Almost Every Dating AppYes, there’s a whole application that you have to fill out. And you have to have an invite in order even to be eligible to do that. Tinder Select…

Bumble, the women-first online dating app, has released its annual dating trends for 2024. Bumble gathered insights from more than 25,000 singles using the app globally to identify trends that will define dating and relationships in the year to come. Bumble’s 2023 trends focused on navigating love abroad with Wanderlove, dating beyond your type with Open-casting, and establishing new boundaries with partners, work lives and finances. According to the dating platform, 2024 is set to be the year of the “self” in dating and…

Advertising on social media generates huge revenue for various brands. However, it can be risky for them if their ad is being shown next to inappropriate content as it diminishes the brand value and creates a negative association. It also runs the risk of targeting the wrong demographic, which can further damage the brand. Recently, in a shocking revelation, online dating platforms Bumble and Match have decided to suspend their advertising on Instagram after a report by The Wall Street Journal found their ads to be…

Tinder is introducing a suite of new features targeted at its Gen Z users. The features include Profile Prompts, where users can answer questions about themselves, Profile Quiz for compatibility testing, Basic Info Tags for sharing personal information, and enhanced reporting for a safer experience. The dating app is also rolling out a UI redesign, Dark Mode, and updated animations. According to Tinder's Chief Product Officer, the new features aim to prioritize authenticity and deeper connections among users. Tinder is…