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We Met the Old-Fashioned Way — Thanks to Facebook Dating AI

We Met the Old-Fashioned Way — Thanks to Facebook Dating AI
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September 23, 2025

It all started in the most unexpected manner: through Facebook Dating's AI assistant. I had no idea Facebook Dating even existed, and now I wish I hadn't discovered it at all.

Nicholi aptly summed up the experience, saying, “Meta’s dating assistant AI chatbot might be the worst imaginable response to asking someone how they met their partner.” It’s a stark reminder of how technology, even with good intentions, can sometimes miss the mark.

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