Tag: Grindr
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Norway’s privacy regulator has fined Microsoft-owned advertising company Xandr NOK 92 million, approximately $9.6 million, over unlawful processing and sharing of Grindr user data. The Xandr GDPR fine is the largest penalty Norway’s Data Protection Authority has issued. The regulator, Datatilsynet, said the violations affected thousands of Norwegian users. Its findings concern advertising activity between…
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A cybercriminal claims to have obtained sensitive Grindr user data and is now offering the alleged database for sale on a cybercrime forum. The seller says the dataset contains personal information, device details, location records, and password-related data linked to users of the popular dating platform. Cybernews researchers examined sample records attached to the listing,…
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The Grindr AI Edge subscription marks a major shift in how the dating app integrates artificial intelligence into its platform. Grindr has begun testing this new premium tier in select markets, positioning AI as the core driver of matchmaking and user engagement. Unlike previous subscription levels, Edge centers the experience around generative AI tools designed…
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Grindr’s CEO, George Arison, is betting big on Grindr AI to evolve the app beyond hookups. The platform aims to become a “gayborhood in your pocket,” with AI tools handling everything from chat assistance to personalized matchmaking. The AI Wingman One of the most ambitious projects is an AI wingman. This chatbot can manage conversations,…