Can AI Improve Your Love Life?

The Trend: A growing number of singles are turning to chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude to write opening messages, polish their dating profiles, and coach them through awkward conversations. While many daters are utilizing chatbots for help, it appears that not everyone is keen on the idea of an AI wingman.

What People Are Saying: Some daters say “it’s really scary how reliant people are on it,” and that they wouldn’t reply to someone sending AI-written messages, if they could tell. Others express concern over a “filter or barrier” between themselves and potential partners, saying, “that’s just not a great way to start a relationship.” According to one report, nearly 50% of singles aged 18 to 39 see AI in dating as a negative, with Gen Z women saying regular use of an AI companion app is a hard dealbreaker.

What to Know: AI may be able help you organize your thoughts or suggest icebreakers, but strong connections still come from authentic conversations. After all, romantic chemistry isn’t something you can automate — and eventually, your personality has to take over.