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AI already wants to be your hype man, therapist and companion. Now it also wants to find you a date.

The big picture: Established dating apps and new startups are using AI to overcome the swipe fatigue that's forced the online dating industry to innovate. Through AI-assisted conversation starters, in-app assistants and AI-powered chemistry testing, the tech has many uses in the business of love.