Tinder Unveils ‘Share My Date’ to Share Match Details with Closer Circle
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On April 22, Tinder unveiled a new feature called “Share My Date” that allows users to send a link with details of their upcoming date, like the match’s name, photo, profile link, meeting place, and time. Users can also include a note at the bottom. Links, which can be sent up to 30 days before the date, are editable, allowing users to update information as needed.
This feature serves as a safety mechanism, allowing users to keep friends and family informed about whom they’re meeting, where, and when while letting users share an upcoming date’s thrill with loved ones.
Philip Fry, VP of Communications at Tinder, told Forbes that while Tinder users can see the entire profile of a match shared via “Share My Date” links, they cannot interact with it — meaning they can’t send messages or engage directly. On the other hand, non-Tinder users can only access limited information, such as the match’s photos, name, and age, when they view these links.
According to Forbes, Tinder developed the “Share My Date” feature after data revealed that 51% of singles under 30 routinely share their date details with friends, and 18% even inform their mothers.
The feature is set to launch in the coming months in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, India, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand, reported Techcrunch .
“At Tinder, we continue to release new features that aim to create a fun, safe, and respectful experience for all,” stated Tinder CMO Melissa Hobley. “Discussing plans with friends and family is a time-honored dating ritual. ‘Share My Date’ streamlines this basic info-sharing so singles can jump right to the exciting part, from figuring out what to wear to prepping conversation topics,” she added.
TechCrunch highlights that Tinder’s “Share My Date” feature launches during a slowdown in dating app growth . In the U.S., app installs grew only 2.38% last January, a significant drop from the previous year’s nearly 16% increase. Moreover, Tinder saw its paying users decrease by 8% to 10 million in 2023 Q4 .
Also, Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, and other dating platforms, will announce its earnings for 2024 Q1 on Wednesday, May 8, says Techcrunch.
Microsoft Puts $1.5 Billion into AI Firm G42 for a Minority Stake
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On April 15, Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in UAE’s top AI firm, G42, securing a minority stake and a board seat. Microsoft President Brad Smith is set to join G42’s board of directors. This significant move in the AI industry strengthens US-UAE relations as the US competes with China for AI leadership.
As a part of this deal, G42 will utilize Microsoft Azure cloud service to run its AI applications and services, including its data centers and AI application sales. The company’s Arabic large language model (LLM), Jais, will also be available through Azure. This collaboration extends to deploying Microsoft’s cloud offerings within G42’s operations.
According to Reuters , the firm is well-connected in the region, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a prominent member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family and UAE national security adviser. It is also supported by the Emirati sovereign wealth fund Mubadala.
CNBC reports that this deal is highly unusual. According to Microsoft, the commercial partnership is supported by a unique binding agreement that promises the U.S. and UAE governments to uphold world-class best practices. This agreement aims to ensure the secure, trusted, and responsible use of AI. The involvement of the U.S. and UAE governments in this deal is significant.
“Both companies will move forward with a commitment to comply with U.S. and international trade, security, responsible AI, and business integrity laws and regulations,” stated Microsoft.
According to Forbes , Microsoft’s latest deal with G42 marks a significant move in the AI sector, positioning it among competitors like Google and OpenAI, vying for talent and technological advancements. Microsoft’s strategy includes preparing workers for an AI-driven future, investing $10 billion in ChatGPT’s creator, OpenAI, and forming a partnership with French AI startup Mistral.
In addition, Microsoft has revamped its keyboard design — the first significant hardware change in decades—introducing a new button for accessing its AI assistant, Copilot.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman already highlighted the UAE’s potential as a global “ regulatory sandbox ” for AI testing, commending its regulatory framework. This Microsoft-G42 deal will significantly enhance the UAE’s efforts to become a central technology hub in the Middle East, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
