In a recent DER SPIEGEL article, Dr. Marisa Tschopp, Senior Researcher at the Human-IST Institute, was interviewed as an expert on the psychological dimensions of digital dating and artificial intelligence. The feature explores how major dating platforms like Tinder and Bumble are turning to AI to optimize profiles and conversations amid growing user fatigue. In the interview with journalist Matthias Kreienbrink, Tschopp discusses how such technologies risk amplifying cognitive overload and emotional distance rather than fostering genuine human connection. She highlights the broader issue of “tech-solutionism”, the belief that deeply human - socio-emotional - challenges such as love and intimacy can be fixed through technology.

Dr. Marisa Tschopp is a senior researcher in Prof. Jobin's research group, working on the SNSF-funded project "Performing Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Agency, Action–An Interdisciplinary Inquiry".

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