Their trust could put them in danger, however.

Kaspersky also warned that many dating apps have major privacy risks.

Up front:The mass adoption of dating apps means people now find potential partners through algorithmic recommendations.

Study: Almost half of dating app users trust AI to find them a match

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The majority of respondents perceived the impact positively.

More than half (54%) of the respondents said dating apps have made the process much easier.

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Notably, 43% wouldonlymeet matches the algorithms recommended.

But that faith could cause them problems.

Quick take:Dating apps collect vast troves of data that the companies use to adjust their match recommendations.

The Kaspersky survey suggests the changes have created some highly effective matchmaking services.

Algorithmic dating might not impress traditional romantics, but the AI recommendations appear to be working for many users.

Story byThomas Macaulay

Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.

He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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