Can Generative AI Help You Find Love? Chatbots Are Targeting the Dating Market
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Recently, mobile apps named RIZZ and Plug AI have entered the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, claiming to provide 'dating assistant' services through AI systems to help users find love in online dating. These apps allow users to upload chat screenshots and use algorithms to generate reply suggestions, simulating an ideal chat partner.
It is reported that the RIZZ app has surpassed 500,000 downloads and ranks highly in the Android market. Industry analysts believe that such apps are rapidly emerging and may disrupt the traditional online dating market.
Like ChatGPT for emails or other texts, these apps can help users get started, similar to autocomplete for dating. However, they can also accompany the entire conversation.
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When you meet someone, the effect might resemble that of a fake profile picture: an interesting AI chat partner could turn into a boring date.
However, this emerging business also faces many doubts. First, whether AI conversation systems can truly replace humans and provide high-quality chat experiences remains questionable. Simple machine replies struggle to replicate the nuances of real communication. Users might find it novel and fun initially, but whether long-term use can genuinely improve dating success rates still needs verification.
Additionally, these apps involve large amounts of user privacy data, which could be exploited or misused, posing security risks. Some experts warn that similar apps might also be used by criminals for online scams.