Meta Launches AI Assistant and ‘Meet Cute’ Feature on Facebook Dating to Tackle Swipe Fatigue

Meta is reshaping the online dating app experience by introducing AI-driven features to Facebook Dating, designed to boost personalization and reduce swipe fatigue. The latest update includes an AI Assistant and a new feature called “Meet Cute.”

The AI Assistant can be prompted to search for specific matches, like “a Brooklyn girl in tech,” or offer profile improvement tips to help users stand out. This feature aims to cut through the clutter, enabling users to find more meaningful and compatible matches quickly.

The “Meet Cute” feature delivers a weekly surprise match curated by Meta’s algorithm, making dating more spontaneous and engaging. By addressing swipe fatigue, Meta hopes to set Facebook Dating apart from competitors.

Meta reports that Facebook Dating adoption among 18–29-year-olds has grown 10% year-over-year, with hundreds of thousands of new profiles being created monthly. However, the platform still trails industry leaders like Tinder (50 million daily users) and Hinge (10 million users).

The move comes as AI in dating apps becomes a major trend. Match Group — parent company of Tinder, Hinge, and OKCupid — has invested over $20 million in AI partnerships, adding features like AI photo selectors and response refinement tools. Similarly, Bumble has integrated AI features, with its founder predicting a future where AI dating concierges could interact on behalf of users to assess compatibility.

With these updates, Meta aims to position Facebook Dating as a smarter, AI-powered alternative in the competitive online dating industry, offering users a more personalized, engaging, and stress-free dating experience.