AI agents are banned on Tinder and Hinge, CEO says
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff wrote in the 'New York Times' that bots are banned from chatting and matching for users.
CEO of Match Group, Spencer Rascoff, stated in a New York Times op-ed that AI agents are prohibited on Tinder and Hinge. According to Rascoff, the original intent of dating apps was to minimize friction, but AI agents could potentially impede the development of a more genuine connection. The CEO explained that Match Group has implemented safeguards to prevent users from employing AI agents for messaging potential dates.
Rascoff revealed that Match Group conducted a Singles in America survey this year, which found that half of singles would not utilize AI for dating in the future. Additionally, 37 percent of respondents believed AI would be unhelpful during the early stages of dating, while the same percentage did not consider AI use in dating a decisive factor.
Despite the company's ban on AI agents, Match Group's apps employ artificial intelligence in various features and the creation of new features. Tinder introduced its AI matchmaker, Chemistry, earlier this year, while Hinge incorporated AI-powered Convo Starters last December. Furthermore, Match Group disclosed during its 2026 Q3 earnings call that Tinder's upcoming Missed Connections feature exemplifies the company's use of AI to expedite product innovation.
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