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Bumble to Be Acquired by Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 Billion

Bumble has agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition by Ithaca Holdings as the company seeks to pivot away from its traditional swipe-based dating model.

October 13, 2026, 05:25 PM·TechCrunch
AI

Anthropic Exposes Network of AI-Driven Dating Scams

Anthropic has uncovered a network of 28 fraudulent dating apps that use AI personas and paid gig workers to deceive users into purchasing coins for fake interactions.

The Verge
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The Hidden Conflict in Platform Business Models

The business model of job search and dating platforms often prioritizes user retention over the successful completion of the user's goal, leading to a conflict of interest.

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