five ways neural networks can help you improve your personal life
The annual Singles in America survey from the Kinsey Institute found that 14% of Gen Z and 6% of all singles are already using AI as a dating assistant.
Here are a few methods that are already being used:
AI assistant for creating a profile on a dating site
Some people do a great job creating their profiles. They know how to write witty and attractive self-descriptions, and can also take high-quality selfies (or ask their photographer friends to help).
However, for most, creating a profile can be a daunting experience. AI can make this process easier. It can help you write your bio and turn bad selfies into acceptable photos.
While it may seem like a real hoax, we should view AI as an equal opportunity tool. People who want to spend time and money improving their profile already have plenty of ways to do so. AI can provide fast, free assistance to those who cannot make the same investments. It helps you show your best side.
AI stylist and dating consultant
When OpenAI unveiled its newest chatbot, ChatGPT-4o, the demo featured a person going for a job interview asking the bot to rate what he looked like. New York Times reporter Kevin Roose regularly turns to his AI companions for a “form check.”
But outfit tips are just the beginning of what AI can do to help you get ready for that big date. He may suggest a place to meet or give a list of interesting things to do. He can also help you come up with conversation topics and rehearse your jokes with you.
AI assistant for finding a match
The swiping model for dating has not changed for a decade. But AI may bring some innovation.
Bumble founder Whitney Hurd certainly thinks it will. She recently announced the possibility of creating what she calls “AI dating concierges” – bots that can chat with potential chat bots on your behalf to determine compatibility. A company called Volar already offers an early version of such a service.
The prospect of armies of chatbots talking to each other may seem dystopian, but compare it to the current system, where users spend an average of three to seven seconds on a single profile before dismissing it forever. And most of these decisions, let's face it, are based on the first photo.
An AI dating assistant can match you with matches based on common interests or other factors more significant than just looks. You can teach AI to understand your personality and give it insight into what you're looking for in a partner.
AI psychologist or family consultant
Dating has its ups and downs. Some of us have a great network of friends or can afford a real therapist. Not everyone has such opportunities. The AI is always available, even at 2am when you've just been dumped by text. In addition, it is much cheaper than a human psychologist.
According to The Verge, one of Character.AI's bots, Psychologist, “is one of the most popular on the platform and has received more than 95 million messages since its creation.” This is just one of many AI consultants on the market. Although the data on the effectiveness of AI therapy is still preliminary, it is very promising.
AI as your “partner”
Before launching ChatGPT-4o, Sam Altman tweeted just one word: “She.” This may have earned him a lawsuit from Scarlett Johansson, as the chatbot used a voice very similar to her character's in the 2013 film of the same name. But it is no coincidence that a film about a man who falls in love with an artificial interlocutor has become an example for the world of AI.
People are creating social connections with chatbots in large numbers. Character AI says 3.5 million people interact with its bots every day, spending an average of two hours a day on the platform. Another company, Replika, says it has two million users.
While many have noticed that the new ChatGPT can get incredibly flirty, it doesn't allow for overtly romantic or sexual conversations. However, other chatbots do not have such restrictions. Replika originally offered an “erotic role-playing game” feature, but it was disabled in 2023 due to new regulations in Italy.
But there is no shortage of competitors. Alex Cardinell, chief executive of Nomi, another companion bot company, says more than half of Nomi users have at least one romantic partner. Grindr has announced that it is going to build an AI guy right into its app.
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The prospect of forming intimate relationships with chatbots raises many concerns. One of the most pressing is confidentiality. However, AI companions also have the potential to improve our lives.
Researchers at Stanford University conducted a survey of 1,006 student Replika users. They found that the vast majority felt that interacting with the chatbot improved their lives and, in some cases, even reduced their thoughts of suicide.
AI assistants and companions are not for everyone. But for many people, they can be a worthy addition to their social and romantic lives.
Dating is not easy, but as AI becomes more advanced and integrated into our daily lives, we shouldn't be afraid to let it lend us a helping hand. Just don't forget to thank him at the wedding.
