TechCrunch AIJun 18, 2026, 6:51 PMAmanda Silberling

Almost Half of U.S. Singles Feel Negatively About AI in Dating, Match Says

Original: Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says

A Match survey finds 47% of U.S. singles view AI in dating negatively, yet many welcome AI-assisted profiles and openers.

Match Group's new survey reveals that roughly 47% of U.S. singles hold negative views toward AI in the dating context. Despite widespread skepticism, a significant share of dating app users are open to AI tools that help polish profiles or generate conversation starters. The findings highlight a nuanced split between distrust of AI-driven romance and acceptance of AI as a behind-the-scenes utility.

A survey published by Match Group on June 18, 2026, surfaces a telling paradox at the intersection of artificial intelligence and modern romance: nearly half of U.S. singles are uncomfortable with AI's presence in dating, even as many of those same users quietly embrace specific AI-powered features.

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