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National Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Dating app aims to help Disney singles find their happily ever after
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are about to get some competition — particularly for those who are on the hunt while at a Disney theme park. Article content Single Riders, a play on the lines at Disney World for solo guests or those willing to ride alone, wants to connect Disney lovers with fellow fans. Article content Article content Joe, one of the app's developers, announced on Single Riders' social media accounts that it will allow Disney and other theme park enthusiasts to plan dates at various parks and discuss their shared interests. And for those who simply want to build platonic friendships, that's an option as well. Article content The developer, who described himself as 'more of an ideas guy' than 'genius coder,' invited fans to submit ideas and what features they would like to see on the app. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Single Riders App (@singleridersapp) Article content 'I go to the parks alone and it would be AWESOME to have a feature that shows if other singles are at the parks at the same time,' one person wrote. Article content Another asked, 'Can there be an option to make friendships too? Like Bumble has. Sincerely, married Disney adults who would love Disney friends.' Article content Joe responded: 'Yes, absolutely we will have that option.' Article content Article content A second person suggested: 'Give date options around the parks while you have noted that you have met up!' Article content Several commenters believed that including filters like location, age, height, education and political affiliation, which other dating apps offer, is the way to go. Article content
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
How AI is changing dating
Artificial intelligence can help you draft better emails, summarize long documents and now it could even be your online dating coach. Dating app companies say generative AI is a great way for people who might be shy or awkward to present themselves better. But others are worried this could make it harder to know who is on the other side of the screen. Host Elahe Izadi speaks with internet culture reporter Tatum Hunter about the ever-changing dating app landscape and how artificial intelligence could change the way we view romance. Today's show was produced by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Yun-Hee Kim. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
