FCIF: Grindr wants AI to completely change how you find your next date

Grindr is moving its app to AI: new features will appear in the paid Edge subscription, with launch expected in late 2026 to early 2027. CEO George Arison floated a tier costing more than $6000 per year for a few tens of thousands of users. AI already writes more than 80% of the app's code, and headcount has shrunk about 20% over three years.

• Grindr AI features first in Edge subscription, later for all
• CEO floated a tier over $6000 per year for a narrow segment
• AI writes more than 80% of the app's code
• Company headcount shrank about 20% over three years