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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study

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AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
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Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match

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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine's match worldwide.
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McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams

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McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine's Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
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Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

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Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
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Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.
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Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
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Australians show interest in using AI for online dating

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.
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Computecoin appoints Dave Moellenhoff, Mitch Kennedy, & Dr Steve Liu as Advisory board

Fri, 13th May 2022
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Tech company adds Moellenhoff, Kennedy, Liu, & other industry leaders to advisory board, bringing diverse expertise to the team. #technews.
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Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.
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Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.
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A Tinder app us peasants will never get to use

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.
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Tinder matchmaker? Yes please

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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Tinder's latest twist: play Cupid for your friends with a new matchmaking feature, letting you share profiles and spread the love.
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Why Bristlr has nothing on Tinder, despite the beards

Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Bristlr, the beard-centric dating app, fails to match Tinder's charm or user base, leaving beard lovers swiping in disappointment.
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Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.
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Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more 'relevant signals'.
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Don't blame technology, rape is rape

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
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Tinder - is it all it's cracked up to be?

Tue, 13th May 2014
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Tinder's allure tested: Does it charm or disappoint in the digital dating scene? Insights reveal mixed experiences.
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Tinder users beware... as Aussie single face security scare

Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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Popular dating app Tinder has been infiltrated by flirty bots spreading malware and stealing images, according to anti-virus software company Bitdefender.