Dating app in the spotlight as AI, safety and regulatory questions surge
AI is increasingly used to polish profiles and sustain conversations in dating apps, but a sizable share of singles remains wary of AI as a substitute for human connection. A Match Group survey shows popularity of AI tools for profile-building and messaging, while concern over genuine human bonds persists.
Australia’s online safety regulator has found persistent gaps in detection and prevention of sexual-extortion and child sexual exploitation on major platforms. The latest transparency report shows rising complaints, gaps in proactive detection, and calls for stronger safeguards and preventive measures across services used by young people.
A Cornell student, Austin Franco, has faced scrutiny after an antisemitic remark shared on Handshake drew viral attention. Cornell has referred the incident to its Office of Civil Rights for investigation, while Franco maintains he remains enrolled. The remarks have sparked campus and public debate, with subsequent interviews revealing more context.
Russia's FSB has announced charges and an international wanted notice for Pavel Durov, alleging Telegram failed to remove channels, chats and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence and "terrorist and extremist" groups to coordinate sabotage. Telegram posted an image of Durov reacting to the charge. Durov has denied wrongdoing and lives abroad with French and UAE passports.