Grindr's Controversial Plan to Introduce AI Chatbot and Monetize App with In-App Purchases

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is facing financial challenges and is under pressure to increase revenue. The company plans to monetize the app and introduce new in-app purchases, including the development of an AI chatbot that can engage in sexually explicit conversations with users. Grindr's push for monetization reflects declining stock prices in the dating app industry due to slowed growth. However, some employees are concerned about the impact on user trust and privacy. The company is also facing allegations of inflating the number of paying users. As Grindr considers putting previously free features behind a paywall, there are concerns about the negative impact on the user experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyphoang/message