Marisa Cohen notes an increasing trend among Gen Z and millennials who are turning to AI for assistance in creating their online dating profiles.
According to Cohen, utilizing AI-powered tools for dating is akin to receiving relationship advice from close acquaintances.
The relationship therapist advises caution when relying on AI tools, suggesting they should be used with discretion.
Clients of Cohen utilize AI to compose messages to potential partners, refine their profiles, and manage various emotional aspects such as crafting breakup messages and breaking the ice.
While there are reservations about the role of AI in dating, ethicists argue that AI is a neutral tool whose impact depends on how individuals employ it.
‘A blend of self-help literature and astrology’
Angela Misri raises concerns about AI reinforcing biases and stereotypes related to race and gender in the dating sphere based on her research at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Misri highlights that AI algorithms may perpetuate stereotypes, leading to unhelpful responses in personal matters like dating.
She emphasizes that relying on stereotypical AI-generated responses can be counterproductive when dealing with intimate relationship dynamics.
Rizz, a popular AI dating assistant, offers advice based on uploaded screenshots, with significant daily downloads in 2024, as reported by Forbes.
Apps like Rizz claim that AI enhances user experiences by facilitating better conversations, boosting confidence, and increasing successful matches.
Some people are using artificial intelligence to help them with flirty online banter. But what are the ethics behind presenting an enhanced — or even alternate — form of your personality when dating?
Richard Lachman believes that AI dating assistants may cater to superficial needs but ultimately fall short in providing genuine connections.
Lachman views AI in dating contexts as a mix of self-help content and astrology, offering advice while lacking a deep understanding of individuals.
Despite their communication abilities, Lachman emphasizes that AI lacks true comprehension of human emotions and contexts.
Kristina Dukoski recounts her experience with an ex-partner who used AI to communicate, resulting in repetitive and impersonal interactions, raising suspicions and discomfort.
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