Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
Summary
Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, has announced a slowdown in hiring to fund its transition into an “AI-native” organization. CFO Steven Bailey stated that while the company is providing employees with cutting-edge AI tools and training, the high costs of these resources are being balanced by reducing headcount growth. The firm expects this move to be cost-neutral and anticipates that improved employee productivity will eventually drive revenue growth as they navigate challenges like declining user engagement among younger demographics.
(Source:TechCrunch)