Silicon Valley Dating Scene Freezes Amid AI

Business Insider reports in 2026 that many young Bay Area tech professionals are deprioritizing dating amid career pressures, AI arms races, and a white-collar job downturn. Dating platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble are investing millions in generative-AI matchmaking, while LinkedIn and new apps such as Partiful's "Crush" blur professional and romantic boundaries, reshaping how people meet and screen partners.