Men, do you claim to be tall on dating apps? How ChatGPT can bust that lie
Aug. 19, 2024, 3:05 p.m.
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Navigating the online dating world isn't a walk in the park. Crafting a profile, writing compelling bios, and choosing flattering pictures that entice a swipe right can be a real challenge for both men and women. Luckily, artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping in to lend a helping hand.
AI has also become a lifeline for those who struggle with initiating conversations. And if that wasn't enough evidence of how advanced technology is impacting personal relationships, women are now using ChatGPT for a unique purpose - to expose men who embellish their heights.
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No more height lies
Women are seemingly fed up with men being dishonest about their height, especially on dating profiles. They're employing the OpenAI-developed chatbot to sharpen their detective skills and uncover the truth.
Their tactic involves taking screenshots of a man's dating profile, inputting them into ChatGPT, and asking the chatbot to estimate his height.
A user on X recently highlighted that this popular tool can be used to hold men accountable for exaggerating their height.
Justine Moore, a San Francisco-based venture capitalist, shared a viral tweet stating, “Women are using ChatGPT to determine if men are being truthful about their height on dating platforms. By uploading four pictures, the AI analyzes proportions and surrounding objects to estimate height.”
Moore personally tested ChatGPT by submitting four images of herself, aiming to assess the accuracy of its height estimations.
After providing four images of a man to the OpenAI tool, Moore received a response: “Based on the provided images, I estimate the man to be around 6’3” or 6’4” tall, considering his proportions and how he appears in relation to other individuals and objects in the photos.”
“I experimented with ten friends and family members – all height estimations were within one inch of their actual height,” Moore wrote on X.
Women are utilizing ChatGPT to verify the accuracy of men's height claims on dating platforms. By uploading four pictures, ChatGPT utilizes proportions and surroundings to estimate height.
I put it to the test with 10 friends and family members - every estimate was within 1 inch of their actual height 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5d5WI8eIE6
— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) August 11, 2024 Advertisement ChatGPT’s estimation is not up to the mark when most of the person’s body is not visible in the photograph. It also needs distinguishing features in the background like a car to put the body into proportion, as per a Daily Mail article.
Why do men lie about their height?
It is not uncommon for individuals to embellish their appearances online. However, the constant deception can be exhausting for those on the receiving end.
According to Jeannie Assimos, a former vice president at eHarmony, a well-known online dating website, height fabrication is prevalent among dating app users. “I would say at least 50 per cent of the time,” she told Fortune magazine.
“It really sours the experience for so many people who go through cycles of hopefulness and disappointment and then again are forced to use the apps because it is tough to meet people otherwise. So it doesn’t serve anyone to lie, yet people do it all the time," Assimos said.
Some daters inflate their height in online profiles to increase their appeal. This trend has been observed by OKCupid, a popular dating website, with many men exaggerating their actual height to improve their chances of securing dates, according to the Daily Mail.
Many women prefer taller men. Recent research by Texas A&M International University surveyed over 200 heterosexual women in their 20s. According to the New York Post, the study found, “Women considered taller men … more attractive, masculine, dominant and stronger in a fight.”
It's not just men who exaggerate their looks on dating apps. Elsa Moreck, a dating coach, told Fortune, “Men lie about their height as often as women lie about their age, which is quite frequent. This definitely creates a lot of distrust on dating apps, because it's not the only way people deceive each other on there.”
AI in dating isn’t a good idea
It's not ethical to take a screenshot of someone's photos and share it online, especially when it involves a tech company facing privacy concerns.
There's also discussion about turning online dating into an AI-powered game. “Dating apps have made dating into a game, which I don't think is a good thing. People forget that these are real people behind the profiles, and they should be treated with kindness,” Assimos told Fortune.
If online dating feels overwhelming, consider taking a chance with someone you have a crush on. At least, they can't lie about how they look!
With inputs from agencies
