Dating Apps Suck. A.I. Clones Are Making Them Even Weirder.

In this episode of the Modern Love podcast, New York Times reporter Eli shares his journey experimenting with AI in dating. He used AI cloning apps to create virtual versions of himself, sending them on hundreds of dates while analyzing the transcripts to find potential matches. Additionally, he sought advice from AI dating coaches to improve his real-life conversations. While the cloning approach often led to strange outcomes, the AI coaching proved to be a somewhat helpful, if not perfect, substitute for traditional dating advice from friends. In the end, Eli concludes that although AI can aid in some dating aspects, the essential human connection and spontaneity are irreplaceable.