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Tinder announced a slate of product updates on Thursday, including an Events tab and video speed dating, following a $50 million investment from parent company Match Group.<\/p>\n
The new features represent a strategic shift for the dating app as it seeks to re-engage users and counter declining paying subscribers. The company aims to move beyond traditional swiping by integrating real-world events and AI-driven personalization into its platform.<\/p>\n
The Events tab will launch in beta for Los Angeles users in late May or early June. The feature will curate local activities such as speakeasies, bowling, and pottery classes. Tinder is simultaneously piloting a video speed dating experience in Los Angeles. The pilot allows users to join scheduled three-minute video chats. Users must have a verified profile photo to participate in the video dating pilot.<\/p>\n
Tinder is rolling out the \u201cChemistry\u201d feature in the U.S. and Canada. The AI tool curates daily matches to reduce swipe fatigue. It was previously tested in Australia and New Zealand. The company also introduced \u201cLearning Mode\u201d to personalize recommendations from a user\u2019s first session. Hillary Paine, senior vice president of product, stated the system is designed to understand user preferences quickly. \u201cWe\u2019re hoping that this is something that makes Tinder really feel like it understands you from the very first time you use it,\u201d Paine said.<\/p>\n
Safety features are receiving AI enhancements. The \u201cDoes This Bother You?\u201d tool uses large language models to detect harmful messages. The \u201cAre You Sure?\u201d prompt is being fine-tuned to identify potentially harmful interactions. New visual modes include \u201cMusic Mode\u201d with Spotify integration and \u201cAstrology Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n
Match Group reported Q4 2025 earnings of $878 million. The company has faced consecutive quarters of declining paying subscribers. Tinder previously launched a Face-to-Face video feature during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was later discontinued.<\/p>\n
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