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What the dating press and forums are saying · updated
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The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

Glimpse AI Model: How Elorian Wants AI to Reason With Images, Not Just Describe Them

Artificial intelligence has become remarkably capable at writing, coding, summarising documents, and answering questions. Yet understanding what is happening inside an image or video remains a…
The Guardian, Dating ·

Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When I accidentally called her Melissa’

James, 34, a researcher, meets Michelle, 30, a radio presenter What were you hoping for? An unforgettable evening. Continue reading...
New York Times, Modern Love ·

‘We Hadn’t Had Sex for a Year’

We broke up but decided to keep living together. Were we too old for a bunk bed?
Global Dating Insights ·

Tinder and Sprite Launch Dating Campaign in India

Tinder has partnered with Sprite for a dating-themed campaign in India called Truth and Spice. The campaign features celebrities discussing Source: Global Dating Insights
The Guardian, Relationships ·

Experience: I rate benches

My Instagram page started as something to amuse my friends, but it took off – and led to me meeting Sophie, who is now my wife The idea came to me in summer 2019, when I finished studying at Swansea…
HuffPost Relationships ·

This Communication Style May Be Why Your Friend Never Asks Anything About You

Understanding this communication difference will change how you see your conversations with friends and family.
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

DivNet: One AI Model, Trillions of Variants to Protect Voice Assistants

Voice assistants make everyday tasks easier, from controlling smart-home devices to playing music and answering questions. However, the AI systems that process spoken commands can also introduce…
The Guardian, Dating ·

I’m in my late 60s and in a situationship with a man I really like. I want more but I’m scared of losing him

Don’t be afraid to speak your desires aloud, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. These are pretty normal, humble things to want Read more Leading questions I’m in my late 60s, divorced…
New York Times, Modern Love ·

My Late Fiancé Never Knew He Had a Daughter

And I couldn’t believe a piece of him still existed in this world.
Global Dating Insights ·

Pew Research: Online Communities Offer Value, but Closeness Is Limited

According to new research from Pew Research Center’s Pew-Knight Initiative, 40% of U.S. adults belong to an online community. Among Source: Global Dating Insights
The Guardian, Relationships ·

Tell us: are you a single woman? We want to know about your relationship to sex

Are you a single woman? We’re interested in hearing about your relationship to sex When the trailer for Wicker came out in July, it caused a frenzy. The film, which is coming out this month, stars…
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

AI Agents Are Being Blocked: Why Websites Are Closing Their Doors

AI agents are moving beyond answering questions and generating content. They are increasingly designed to perform tasks on a user’s behalf, such as researching products, booking travel, managing…
The Guardian, Dating ·

‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams

Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer Mary met a man on the dating app Plenty of Fish in 2024. She told the Guardian she had…
New York Times, Modern Love ·

We Want Your Best Breakup Lines

For a special Modern Love project, we’re looking for your most unforgettable lines from a breakup — kind, bizarre, profound, haunting or funny — either delivered or received.
Global Dating Insights ·

Bumble Adds Searchable Usernames

Bumble has introduced Handles, an optional feature that lets users find dating profiles through unique usernames. The feature is available Source: Global Dating Insights
The Guardian, Relationships ·

A new approach to tackle sexual abuse in schools | Letters

Responding to an editorial on the extent of sexual abuse of pupils by their peers, a reader calls for more nuance and compassion. Plus a letter from Donna Hill As a paediatrician specialising in the…
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

Physical AI Is More Than Robots: Why an Nvidia Veteran Is Investing Beyond Humanoids

Physical AI is becoming one of the most discussed areas of artificial intelligence, with humanoid robots often taking centre stage. Yet the technology’s potential extends far beyond machines designed…
The Guardian, Dating ·

A dating app that lets random strangers match users? Sign me up! | Polly Hudson

On Rivet, volunteers get to choose who they think are the most suitable suitors. For an interfering busybody like me, this is a match made in heaven Sometimes it’s extremely hard to mind your own…
New York Times, Modern Love ·

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Who Would Believe That Nonsense?’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Global Dating Insights ·

Hinge Introduces Educational Warnings for Inappropriate Messages

Hinge is introducing mandatory educational tutorials for users who send inappropriate messages, allowing them to correct their behaviour and avoid Source: Global Dating Insights
The Guardian, Relationships ·

This is how we do it: ‘At our age we get to wake up and say: What are we doing today? Let’s make love’

A sex podcast opened up a whole new way of communicating for Helen and Ian • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously I’ve discovered I like to be spanked – my orgasms have…
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

AI Genome Research: Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes

AI genome research is advancing quickly, with models trained on DNA sequences learning to predict aspects of gene activity and biological function. But scientists are discovering that the human…
The Guardian, Dating ·

The moment I knew: We were babysitting my younger siblings and he wore a tutu to make them laugh

When Sarah Maloney’ s primary school crush danced back into her life, she braced for a ‘teenage whirlwind romance’. Then one night, she realised they were both all in Find more stories from the…
New York Times, Modern Love ·

Modern Love: Does My Son Like His Stepmother More Than Me?

How one mom found a place in her son’s new family.
Global Dating Insights ·

Character.ai Files for Bankruptcy as Disney Offers $20M for Technology

Character.ai, an AI chatbot platform where users create and interact with virtual characters for entertainment, role-playing and companionship, has filed Source: Global Dating Insights
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

Gemini Notebook Adds Step-by-Step Video and Slide Generation

Gemini Notebook is making it easier to turn research materials into visual learning resources, presentations, and video explainers. Formerly known as NotebookLM, Gemini Notebook lets users work with…
Global Dating Insights ·

Stoke Prepares Miami Launch of Location-Based Dating and Social App

Stoke, a new dating and social app founded by Kevin Battista, is preparing to launch in Miami. The app helps Source: Global Dating Insights
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

AI Food Science: Researchers Combine AI Agents With Human Expertise to Discover New Food Physics

AI food science is changing how researchers investigate the physical and chemical properties of food. Instead of manually reviewing thousands of scientific papers, researchers can use artificial…
Global Dating Insights ·

Bumble Agrees to $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Ithaca Holdings

Bumble Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in a $1.3 billion all-cash deal. The Source: Global Dating Insights
The Verge (via Techmeme/Progressive Robot summary coverage) ·

AI Agents Get Better by Anticipating Errors in Their Own Software Changes

AI agents are becoming more capable of writing code, fixing bugs and improving the instructions that guide their work. But every change carries a risk: a modification intended to improve performance…
Global Dating Insights ·

US Senate Releases Romance Scam Investigation Report, Finds Gaps in Tinder’s Fraud Detection

US Senator Maggie Hassan released a report on October 13 following a year-long investigation into romance scams on Match Group’s Source: Global Dating Insights
On the forums
If body count matters to you, don’t expect sex in the “getting to know you” stage
r/dating_advice · 260 · 183
What is holding you back?
r/datingoverforty · 13 · 46
How to separate red flags from life mistakes?
r/datingoverthirty · 80 · 34
Got texted this morning about "failing the wallet reach test" on date three and I feel like an absolute idiot
r/dating_advice · 286 · 504
Would it be stalker-ish if I (46f) reach out to a man I met a year ago?
r/datingoverforty · 12 · 68
Coffee Date - how far would you drive?
r/datingoverthirty · 16 · 232
If you think you will never get a girl because you don’t have the 3 6’s, here’s where you should go this month.
r/dating_advice · 1105 · 1616
How do you explain a really bad breakup to someone you’re newly dating without oversharing?
r/datingoverforty · 12 · 85
Finally met someone and the anxiety has kicked in.
r/datingoverthirty · 171 · 69
Worst ghost I've ever expeirenced.
r/dating_advice · 914 · 590
Why is it all or nothing now regarding sex now?
r/datingoverforty · 264 · 324
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - October 13, 2026
r/datingoverthirty · 16 · 202
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