dating apps
Coverage of dating apps in the Nexus archive.
- This Luddite Puppet Hopes You’re Not Reading This on Your Smartphone
The article discusses a podcast episode where WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan interviews Gowanus about avoiding Big Tech, going outdoors, and the impact of dating apps on rejection.
- Over 56,000 in Karnataka unaware of HIV status; dating apps pose new challenge to tracing infections
Over 56,000 people in Karnataka are unaware of their HIV status, while over 2 lakh are on treatment. Dating apps are presenting new challenges to tracing infections and controlling the HIV epidemic in the state.
- The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill and the question of identity: Who gets to define a trans life?
India's Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked debate over identity definitions, as trans individuals continue to face barriers requiring proof for acceptance in dating and social contexts.
- Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears
LGBTQ+ support service Thorne Harbour Health reports international students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being targeted via dating apps for assaults and extortion, with threats of being outed in their home countries. A Victorian hate crimes inquiry heard that 95 attacks occurred since June 2024, leading to 42 arrests.
- Dating app sicko gets 291 years for raping, sodomizing 7 women after luring them to apartment
A deranged Missouri man was sentenced to 291 years for raping and sodomizing seven women he lured to his apartment using dating apps. The article notes his preference for Muslim women.
- Feds say Vegas woman on trial for murder in Mexico targeted older men on dating apps
A U.S. woman is on trial in Mexico for murder after allegedly targeting older men through dating apps, leading to incidents involving drugging, robbery, and at least one death. She faces extradition to the United States to address additional charges.
- Texas teens accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim shot
Two Texas teenagers are accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies, resulting in one victim being pistol-whipped and another shot four times. Alyssa Canul, 17, and Joseph Anthony Aguilar, 18, were arrested following a SWAT operation and charged with aggravated robbery and multiple felonies.
- Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
Dating apps are incorporating artificial intelligence to help users find love as romance-seekers demand innovative methods. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer discusses the topic on 'CBS Mornings'.
- Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
A new study reveals that 38 data collectors, including AI companies and defense firms, are using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data. The data collectors allegedly include dating apps and other entities. This practice is intended to make opt-out forms difficult to use.
- Odd Lots: Planet Money Explains the World (Podcast)
The podcast 'Odd Lots: Planet Money Explains the World' discusses common modern frustrations like high costs of food, housing, childcare, and AI fears, linking them to economic phenomena and market structures. Hosts Mary Childs and contributor Al explore these topics in the episode.