Tinder has a date with artificial intelligence

Tinder could become a pushy matchmaker. Rather than simply present users with profiles to "like" or discard, future versions of the dating app will suggest that you take Jessica from No 32 to an indie gig at 8pm tomorrow. The app already uses an algorithm to suggest matches based on things such as location and common interests but its creators plan to use artificial intelligence to suggest specific dates. The company has launched a division to buy tech start-ups that will enable this change. It wants people to use the smarter Tinder with voice-activated digital assistants such as Apple's Siri.