Everyone today has 2 options. Accept that technology has an impact on our lives and embrace the change. Or pretend that they can't be touched by technology. We don't have to say which group is happier. Those who use technology to make their lives easier are satisfied. Those who avoid it are paranoid and anxious. So it's much better to use everything we can because technology exists because of humans, not the other way around. And one of the industries where new is always accepted is online dating. More specifically, LGBT online dating because LGBT members are usually open-minded. Because of that, they have more fun on dating platforms and go on more dates. One of the main reasons is modern AI matchmaking. Let's look under the hood of those digital beasts.
AI and Matchmaking Algorithms on Modern Sites
Decent dating platforms have modern matchmaking algorithms that help their members find more dates in less time. Everyone is busy, our attention span is shrinking, and we don't want to settle for anything but the best. In the past, online dating sites were like open marketplaces. People would join, and everything would depend on the amount of time and energy they'd sacrifice to find suitable partners. Luckily, those days are behind us. And we can partly thank the LGBT community for that because gay.
There's no waste of time on the platform where men looking for men find dates. In fact, there's no waste of anything. Men don't have to spend hours seeking perfect matches because AI does it for them. Manual search is still popular because gays like to window shop, but today they do it because they want to, not because they must.
AI-based matchmaking does all the heavy lifting. All guys must do is provide enough info. That's why those with detailed profiles get more attention. The algorithm knows more about them. So it shows better matches for them. Even those who don't share much about them on their profiles get results through modern matchmaking features. Artificial intelligence is more advanced than some people think. It learns the type of every man on the site by watching over his choices in Hot or Not games. After a while, gay men notice that almost every suggested match seems made for them. But there's no magic behind that, only powerful technology.
Synchronous Video Chat
When synchronous video chat became a regular thing on LGBT dating sites, the way gay men date changed forever. Yes, it was possible to send videos before that, but that's nothing compared to talking to someone in real-time. Synchronous chat lets members watch each other's facial expressions, body language, and those tiny things that make us build an impression about someone.
Another benefit of real-time chatting is to have the first date before the first date without wasting time or money. It was usual for two gay men to hit it off online, arrange a date, and realize they were not suitable for each other. Texting and photos are one thing; talking face to face is the next level. Not to mention how many catfishers had to find new hobbies because of the live video chat. For a long time, live video chat was the best thing in the dating industry. Then the next breakthrough from this list emerged and made meeting men online even more fun.
VR for Fun
VR isn't asteroid mining, but it was huge when it came out. The impact it made on dating (not just online) is enormous. Long-distance relationships stopped being the worst-case scenario because couples could feel each other in real-time (almost like they're together).
Having almost-real dates is now a common thing. Gay guys who meet on dating sites don't have to see each other in person to see if they're compatible. And that's still not all. VR walks are vanilla now, so instead of binge-watching the Big Bang Theory for the 12th time, LGBT couples can take a walk around Paris. When they get tired of traveling from the comfort of their homes, VR gaming is another fun activity many gay couples love. Becoming a part of your favorite game with your man on your side is always a good choice for date night. And it works for couples sitting on the same couch or those separated by oceans.
3D Face Verification for Gay Safety
A couple of years ago, 3D face recognition was brand new. It had a lot of space to improve. But good things develop quickly, so they've made massive improvements in the field. Now 3D face verification serves as the bulletproof safety feature on some gay dating sites. No matter what someone does, they can't change their whole face structure, so there are no scammers on such dating sites. Yes, they can lie about random stuff such as height, length, and income. But the time when online dating was a risky way of meeting single men is long gone. And the whole LGBT community can thank that to new technologies. It will only get better in the future. We can't wait.
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