Tinder Looks To AI To Help Fight ‘Swipe Fatigue’ And Dating App Burnout

Swipe fatigue is driving dating app burnout. Discover how AI features like Tinder's Chemistry deliver meaningful matches without endless scrolling
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Tinder Looks To AI To Help Fight ‘Swipe Fatigue’ And Dating App Burnout
Swipe Fatigue Is Real—And AI Just Became Dating's Best Antidote Swipe fatigue describes the emotional exhaustion users feel after endlessly scrolling through dating profiles with little reward. It's why millions abandon apps despite craving connection. Now, AI-powered features are replacing mindless swiping with intentional matching—starting with Tinder's Chemistry tool. By analyzing personality cues and interests rather than surface-level photos, this shift promises fewer profiles, better conversations, and actual dates. For Gen Z and millennials burned out by digital dating, it couldn't arrive soon enough. Credit: rob dobi / Getty Images What Exactly Is Swipe Fatigue—and Why Did It Take Over Dating Apps? Swipe fatigue isn't just boredom. It's the psychological toll of treating human connection like a video game. Users spend hours swiping right on dozens of profiles, only to receive sparse matches or ghosted conversations. The illusion of infinite choice creates d…