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The role of AI in modern romance

Marie Lansley recently arrived in San Francisco and, while looking for a partner, decided to try artificial intelligence. “I’ve tried everything,” says the 36-year-old engineer, who consults chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude to help her start conversations on dating apps. “I’m open to AI finding the love of my life, but I’m not totally convinced,” she says. “Chemistry is always going to be analog.”

More and more people are using chatbots to compose messages or interpret responses. Dating coach Carey Gaynes compares him to Cyrano de Bergerac: “You’re using a voice that’s not your own.” He worries about overdependence, although he recognizes that it can be useful.

Mason Naung, a 25-year-old student in Los Angeles, only turns to AI to break the initial ice. “If the messages go further, it would be a small warning sign,” he says. San Diego businesswoman Dani Cohen prefers an AI-written farewell message to being ghosted. “Anything that gets people to communicate in a friendly way is great,” he says.

Other voices are more critical. Clara Sullivan, a 22-year-old student, would not respond to a profile that uses AI. “It’s scary how dependent people are. It’s taken away the ability to think creatively,” he says. A Pew Research Center survey reveals that 53% of US adults believe AI will worsen creativity, and half think it will affect meaningful relationships.

Dating apps already integrate AI. Tinder has Chemistry, Hinge uses AI launchers, and Bumble plans to eliminate swipe to prioritize automated matching. Its CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, says that technology “should make love feel more human, not less.”

Mohammed Nizami, 23, does not use AI for dating. “We all crave authentic connection. If there’s a filter, it’s not a good way to start,” he says. Jake Clay, a content creator in New York, calls the situation a “vicious cycle” that bypasses sacred processes of life. “It’s sad to delegate something so fundamental to an AI that doesn’t understand emotions,” he laments.

Despite reservations, the merger between AI and dating seems inevitable. Efficiency gains ground, but authenticity remains the challenge.

Cuts in X during Monday

Users of the social network X, formerly Twitter, reported this Monday, June 22, difficulties accessing and browsing the platform. According to data from DownDetector, a site that monitors digital failures, 1,131 people have reported problems with the application, loading the main feed and connecting to servers.

The most common issues include the inability to refresh the home page, errors when displaying posts, and crashes when using basic functions. When trying to log in, some see messages like “Something went wrong. Try loading again,” without the platform recovering.

So far, X has not issued an official statement on the origin of the failures or the estimated time to restore service.

Security industry: cloud migration and artificial intelligence

Security is undergoing a profound transformation. The cloud, generative artificial intelligence and video surveillance systems as decision tools are redefining the sector. This was stated by Pedro Simoes, global vice president of video security and analytics at Motorola Solutions.

“The cloud is a very strong trend, but it is not a solution for all sectors,” he explained. Prison facilities, airports and nuclear plants require hybrid models that combine local infrastructure with cloud services. Motorola Solutions is committed to unified platforms.

One of the key advances is agentic artificial intelligence. The company introduced Operator, a platform that integrates video, access controls and sensors in a single interface. The objective: reduce the time between detection and response. “It’s not just identifying. It’s being collaborative in decisions,” said Simoes.

The role of sensors in smart cities

Cameras no longer just record: they are sensors. “Today a camera produces data that can be used to optimize logistics, mobility or business decisions,” he added. Security information extends to multiple applications.

However, the growth of AI poses privacy challenges. Motorola Solutions developed “AI nutrition labels,” documents that detail capabilities and limitations of its models. “We are the first company in the sector to create and use this type of labels,” said Simoes.

Mexico and the 2026 World Cup

Mexico is experiencing a key moment for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The arrival of millions of visitors is driving investments in technological infrastructure and security in airports, hotels and stadiums. Simoes confirmed collaboration with governments, without revealing details. “Safety is a priority; our responsibility is to develop technology that protects people and infrastructure.”

He recommended organizations think long term: “The decision should not be based only on current problems, but on the challenges of three or five years.” The combination of cloud, generative AI and unified platforms will define the next stage of the sector.