"My colleague Henry Chandonnet reports on a new phenomenon taking hold in Silicon Valley. He says tech's dating scene, which was never particularly hot, has frozen over. Henry spoke with more than two dozen young tech professionals in the Bay Area who described a dating culture shaped by anxiety and exhaustion. There's a large cohort who have sworn off dating entirely, with many "locked in" on building their careers. It all shows how the rules of romance are changing."
"Meanwhile, traditional dating apps are turning to AI to bring back lapsed users. Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble are pouring millions into generative AI matchmaking tools that promise fewer swipes and deeper connections. A new crop of AI-first dating startups is making the same promise: Let the bots do the work of sifting through people and finding your perfect match. AI wingmen are a thing now."
Dating patterns have shifted as career pressures, remote work, and an AI arms race increase anxiety and exhaustion among tech workers. Many young Bay Area professionals have stopped dating to prioritize careers, freezing Silicon Valley’s dating scene. LinkedIn has evolved into a covert dating channel as users send network requests to screen potential romantic interests. Established dating apps are investing heavily in generative AI matchmaking to reduce swiping and improve connection quality. New AI-first dating startups and AI "wingmen" promise automated sifting and match suggestions. Real-world social apps are adding discreet mutual-interest features to bridge in-person encounters.
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