These days, much of our lives seem dictated by algorithms. Our streaming services decide which movies and TV shows would be a good fit for us based on our previous viewing history and apparent tastes.

In "The Equality Machine," an author and law professor examines the influence of algorithmic matching on the "meat market" of human companionship. Reading time 7 minutes Dating apps present an endless ...

If you've been using dating apps since the pandemic, you've likely felt the fatigue of the old model: endless scrolling with little to show for it. By 2026, the industry has responded by fundamentally ...

If you’ve been swiping on Match, POF, or MeetMe without getting replies, it’s not just bad luck—it’s likely your profile isn’t optimized for 2026’s AI-driven algorithms. These platforms now prioritize ...

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Ruby decided to join Tinder. It took seconds for the app to download. And after inputting their personal information and uploading some photos, they were swiping left and right on an abyssal database ...

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When my long-term relationship came to an end last year, I was morbidly curious to see what dating apps were like. I knew things weren’t good out there — I’d been reassured that I’d effectively got ...