Tinder's New AI-Powered Flirting Feature Sparks Buzz: The Game Game

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Tinder introduced a new feature called The Game Game on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, allowing users to practice their flirting skills with an AI-powered voice, built using OpenAI's GPT-40 model. The feature gives users various scenarios, like meeting someone at an airport baggage claim, where the goal is to either secure a phone number or persuade the AI to agree to a date. After each round, users receive a score based on a scale with three Tinder flame icons.

The feature has generated a lot of attention on social media, with pop culture accounts like @PopCrave sharing the news and users on platforms like X discussing its implications. While many are excited about the rapid advancement of AI, some, like user @harryshouse3, have expressed concerns, stating that it "needs to be stopped."

Tinder isn't alone in integrating AI into online dating. Apps like Grindr and Hinge are also launching their own AI-powered bots. Additionally, AI chatbots like WingAI and Rizz are emerging, offering users alternatives to talk to others through text-based interactions. As AI continues to play a bigger role in dating apps, it remains to be seen how this technology will evolve and affect online dating culture.