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Facebook Rolls Out AI Assistant For Its Dating App
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Facebook announced on Monday that it is rolling out two new features for its dating app: a dating AI assistant and Meet Cute. Both AI-powered tools are designed to help users find a good match through personalized algorithms and have already begun rolling out in North America.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Meta announced new AI-powered features for the Facebook Dating app.
- A new AI assistant will guide users through their dating journey.
- Meet Cutie will show users a “surprise match” based on their interests every week.
According to Meta’s announcement , Meet Cutie and the dating assistant are already available for Facebook Dating accounts in the United States and Canada, where hundreds of thousands of users create new profiles every month.
Say goodbye to swipe fatigue: new @facebook Dating features, Meet Cute and dating assistant, make it easier for you to find people you’re interested in. https://t.co/kdgyNP3U9Z pic.twitter.com/JPhkPm5YLi — Meta Newsroom (@MetaNewsroom) September 22, 2025
“Today, we’re introducing a dating assistant and Meet Cute, two new Facebook Dating features that help you skip the swipe and give you fresh ways to connect with the people you want to date,” said Facebook.
The dating assistant has been designed to guide users through their dating journey. The chatbot will suggest date ideas, help improve a user’s profile, and find candidates that fit the user’s interests and requirements.
“It can help you find better matches based on your interests and preferences, giving you refined search and custom match recommendations,” explained Facebook.
Meet Cute will show users a “surprise match” based on their interests every week, allowing them to interact right away or unmatch.
“Meet Cute is ideal for anyone who’s tired of swiping and is looking for a fresh, easy way to expand their typical pool of dating candidates,” wrote Facebook.
Facebook’s new AI-powered features demonstrate the company’s efforts to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving market.
In January, the dating app Hinge launched an AI-powered feature called “Prompt Feedback” to help users optimize their profiles and combat user fatigue. In April, Tinder launched an AI feature—powered by OpenAI—called Game Game , which helps users flirt in humorous scenarios with AI personas.
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Cyberattack Halts Jaguar Land Rover, Threatens Thousands Of Jobs
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
For nearly three weeks, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been paralyzed by a cyberattack that has halted production across its UK factories.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- JLR losing about £50 million ($67 million) per week.
- Thousands of supply chain jobs are at risk.
- Hackers group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed responsibility.
The automaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, usually produces around 1,000 vehicles a day, but the shutdown is now costing the company an estimated £50 million ($67 million) per week, as first reported by WIRED .
On Friday, the UK government admitted the hack is having a “significant impact” on JLR and the “wider automotive supply chain”.
“It seems unprecedented in the UK to have that level of disruption because of a cyberattack or ransomware attack,” said Jamie MacColl, a cyber and tech researcher at RUSI, as reported by WIRED. The potential job losses represent “a different order of magnitude” compared to past incidents, he added.
The attack has been claimed by a Telegram group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, a loose network linked to previous high-profile hacks. JLR confirmed that “some data” was affected but has not revealed details, says WIRED.
The company extended its production “pause” until September 24, saying it needs time for a “controlled restart” of operations. “We are very sorry for the continued disruption,” JLR said, as reported by WIRED.
A sunroof manufacturer has already cut jobs, while French automotive firm OPmobility is reconfiguring its production. WIRED reports that experts warn the highly interconnected supply chain makes recovery difficult.
The “just-in-time” production system of the industry has caused major negative effects on suppliers who operate at all levels of the chain.
The sunroof manufacturer has already applied job cuts while OPmobility in France reconfigures production. Experts warn that being the supply chain highly connected, recovery may be very difficult.
“This cyberattack is not some mere flicker on a screen, it is fast becoming a cyber-shockwave ripping through our industrial heartlands,” warned MP Liam Byrne, as reported by WIRED.
The UK auto industry faces permanent damage according to officials who now explore furlough schemes as a potential solution to the crisis.
