How does our search for love change when technology takes control?
From swiping on dating apps to AI-driven matchmaking and even digital partners, artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an influential presence in our closest relationships. But is it truly fostering more meaningful bonds, or simply turning romance into a numbers game dictated by algorithms?
At the AI Stage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, three leading experts will come together to explore what lies ahead for love, trust, and technology.
- Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika, the top AI companion platform with more than 35 million users worldwide. Her goal: to design AI that enhances human emotional health, not replace it.
- Mark Kantor, Tinder’s head of product and former Zynga GM. He understands how product features influence emotions and how behavioral design impacts who we connect with and how we interact.
- Dr. Amanda Gesselman, a research scientist at the Kinsey Institute, whose research delves into how digital intimacy, online platforms, and emotional outsourcing are transforming relationships in the age of AI.
This discussion will cover:
- The ways recommendation systems influence our dating choices and motivations.
- How digital companionship and AI-driven “love” affect us psychologically.
- What we stand to lose or gain as intimacy becomes more data-driven.
- Ethical concerns and design decisions that warrant closer examination.
Whether you’re developing AI products, navigating the world of online dating, or simply interested in the emotional impact of new technologies, this panel will challenge your assumptions about connection in a tech-driven era.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be held October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, marking the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch. Discounted pricing ends September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save as much as $668 and secure your spot at this session and all the other exciting events at one of the year’s biggest tech gatherings.
