Summary
The CEO of Hinge, Jackie Jantos, discussed how people, especially young ones, are often turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for social interaction instead of reaching out to friends. She argues that this reliance on technology can negatively affect the development of real-life social skills and intimacy.
Key Facts
- Jackie Jantos is the CEO of Hinge, a dating app.
- Jantos shared that young people sometimes use AI, such as ChatGPT, for conversations they don't want to have with friends.
- She believes that turning to AI can prevent people from building close relationships with others.
- According to Jantos, the use of technology is affecting how young people connect with each other.
- Gen Z spends about 1,000 fewer hours per year in person with others compared to previous generations.
- The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated issues of social disconnection, particularly for Gen Z.
- Technology offers what Jantos describes as low-level intimacy, which lacks the messiness of real-life relationships.
