AI Acts as a Proxy for 'Encounters': Bumble Introduces AI Assistant 'Bee' and the Boundaries of Automated Romance
Bumble has launched 'Bee,' an AI assistant that handles the initial stages of dating, from vetting to conversation. As Tinder pivots toward IRL events, the dating industry is split between total automation and a return to human roots. This article explores the implications of outsourcing romance to AI agents.