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Anthropic's threat intelligence team detected unusual activity on Claude, tracing it to a prepaid account making over 100,000 API requests daily. Investigation revealed a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps, including one called Dora, where AI personas like 'Jennifer' conducted most conversations and even video calls with users without any human involvement.
In a Fast Company interview, Grindr CEO and Chairman George Arison discussed how the company is investing heavily in artificial intelligence to expand beyond its core dating app business. Arison pointed to strong recent financial performance, including 38% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter, as evidence the strategy is gaining traction.
Celeste Amadon, founder of AI dating app Known, launched a public nomination campaign called 'San Francisco's Hot List,' inviting people to nominate attractive, accomplished singles in the city. The X post drew mixed reactions—mockery alongside genuine engagement—but generated over 15,000 submissions within a day, according to Amadon. The campaign taps into a growing narrative pushing back on San Francisco's reputation as an undateable, style-deficient tech hub.
Fraudsters are increasingly using dating apps to build fake romantic relationships, presenting themselves as wealthy, charming and committed partners before manipulating victims into handing over money. These scams often unfold over weeks or months as trust is deliberately cultivated before the financial ask.
Derek Chadwick, cofounder of the gay dating app Goose, has resigned after reports surfaced that the platform used fake, AI-generated influencer accounts on Instagram to lure users into signing up. Chadwick announced his departure on Instagram, citing a divergence between his personal vision and the company's direction, without directly admitting wrongdoing. The exit follows a Wired investigation revealing suspicious accounts with AI-generated photos and unusual follower patterns tied to Goose's marketing.