Dating app Bumble ends swipe feature, introduces AI assistant for matchmaking

Dating app Bumble ends swipe feature, introduces AI assistant for matchmaking

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Publish Date: 2026-05-14 13:51:00

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• Bumble introduces an AI assistant called Bee to enhance matchmaking and improve user connections.
• The app will remove the swipe feature, replacing it with AI-driven suggestions.
• Users can now share more detailed profile information to help the AI suggest better matches.
• Conversations will now start without the requirement for women to message first.
• The updates aim to evolve Bumble’s approach to help people connect more effectively.