Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking

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Ditto is a new Gen Z dating app that replaces endless swiping with AI-driven matchmaking and pre-arranged real-life dates.

Summary

Created by college dropouts Allen Wang and Eric Liu, the Gen Z dating app Ditto eliminates traditional swiping and endless small talk in favor of an AI matchmaker. Operating via iMessage, Ditto uses an onboarding chatbot to assess users' personalities and deeper traits rather than just surface-level hobbies. The algorithm then coordinates a weekly date every Wednesday at 7 PM, handling the logistics so users simply have to show up. Currently operating on select college campuses with .edu email verification and backed by $9.2 million in seed funding, Ditto aims to reduce dating app fatigue and foster genuine in-person connections.

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