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Podcast: The Daily
Episode: Is the Swipe Era Over?
Description: In 2012, Tinder revolutionized dating apps with its swipe feature. With the flick of a finger, singles could accept or reject a potential mate. While this innovation has worked for many, some have grown weary of the simple swipe, and long for a more nuanced way to find love.
Today on βThe Sunday Daily,β Rachel Abrams examines two dating tends on the rise: in-person mixers that are far from old-fashioned, and emerging A.I. technology that promises singles a βsoulβ match. Rachel speaks with The New York Timesβs dating columnist Gina Cherelus; Luke Vander Ploeg, a producer on the βDa...