Singles see AI as a dating tool, not a dating prospect, according to new Match Group data.
Many draw a line at substituting chatbots for human relationships.
Driving the news: Match Group — the owner of Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid and others — surveyed approximately 1,000 U.S. singles ages 18 to 39 about AI, dating and relationships.
74% say they use ChatGPT and roughly 64% say AI helps create a stronger dating profile, make conversation and plan dates.
But nearly half of those surveyed view AI negatively in the context of romantic relationships.
Two in five say they would refuse to date someone who uses an AI companion app. Among women ages 18 to 24, that rises to 51%.
Reality check: Despite the panic around AI companions stealing human partners, most Americans remain largely uninterested in falling for a bot.
According to Pew Research data from a survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults, very few are turning to chatbots for emotional support (10%) or companionship (4%).
