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When algorithms make assumptions about your romantic patterns

My dating app keeps suggesting people who look exactly like my ex and I cannot tell if this is helpful or harmful

Laozi
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Predictive technology applied to human relationships can reinforce patterns rather than allowing for the growth and change that characterize healthy development.

Worth thinking about

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