Facebook Dating Adds AI Assistant and Weekly "Meet Cute"

Facebook Dating is rolling out two new features designed to make finding connections feel less repetitive. The app now includes the following 

The AI assistant is a tool that responds to simple prompts, while Meet Cute is a tool to set up weekly match-making. Meta says both tools are aimed at reducing swipe fatigue and helping users discover more meaningful connections.

The assistant lives inside the Matches tab and can respond to plain requests like, “find me someone in Brooklyn who works in tech,” or “show me someone I could bring home to my parents.”

Beyond search, it can also suggest tweaks to your profile and even recommend date ideas. Meta says the tech relies on info already shared in profiles.

It does not use hidden data pulled from elsewhere on Facebook. That means the assistant uses only what you decide to display.

Alongside the assistant, Facebook Dating is introducing "Meet Cute," a feature that delivers a surprise match once a week. The plan is to cut down on the monotony of endless swiping and bring in some spice and variety.

There’s the option to opt out and stick to just browsing, giving you the power to control the content you consume. According to Meta, the balance between choice and surprise could help users stay engaged.

Swipe fatigue has become a major complaint about modern dating apps. It’s more of a burden than fun to scroll through over a hundred profiles.

Meta says it wants to change that, especially for younger users. The company reports that matches among people aged 18 to 29 are up 10 percent compared to last year.

The company also claims hundreds of thousands of young adults are joining the service each month. The timing suggests that Meta sees this age group as central to the app’s growth.

Facebook Dating’s new features follow a wider trend across the industry. Match Group, owner of Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, signed a deal with OpenAI in 2024 and has since added AI tools like Tinder’s Photo Selector.

Hinge and Bumble already use AI to help users write better prompts and messages. Meta’s move shows it doesn’t want to be left behind as AI becomes a standard part of dating apps.

These tools could make Facebook Dating feel less mechanical, though there are still open questions. Narrow prompts might shrink your pool of matches.

Similarly, broad prompts could bring unexpected results. Nevertheless, the fusion of AI search and a weekly surprise match might give the online dating world a new look.