Survey reveals mixed feelings about AI in dating among U.S. singles

Jun 18, 2026

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A study by Match Group shows that 47% of U.S. singles aged 18 to 39 view AI negatively in romantic contexts. While many are open to AI features in dating apps, a significant portion prefers to avoid AI companions in their dating lives.

Match Group conducted a survey of 1,000 U.S. singles aged 18 to 39 regarding their views on AI in dating.
47% of respondents expressed a negative opinion about the use of AI in romantic contexts.
40% of singles would not date someone using an AI companion app, with this figure rising to 51% among women aged 18 to 24.
Only 12% of 18- to 24-year-olds reported using a companion app in the last three months, and about one-third of those users sought genuine connections with chatbots.
Despite the negative views on dating AI, 64% of respondents see potential benefits of AI in their dating journeys.
Dating apps like Bumble and Tinder are incorporating AI features to assist users with profile enhancement and conversation starters.
Match Group emphasizes that users want AI to assist with challenging aspects of dating while keeping the human connection authentic.

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Survey reveals mixed feelings about AI in dating among U.S. singles

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