We asked AI to make a Hinge profile and it actually made men look good

Everyone has used ChatGPT, whether it’s been for an assessment or to help organise your chaotic life. But how well are you optimising the all-seeing all-knowing robot to benefit your life?

When it comes to online dating, it’s rough out here. So why not hand it over to the robots to do the heavy lifting? We put AI to the ultimate test – making a Hinge profile.

And as many of us know, to complete any good Hinge profile, you’re gonna need to answer some prompts. Who better to tell you how to do that than someone who’s never had a real conversation? When nudged, ChatGPT gave us a number possible answers ranging from the most basic to the scariest. We selected a few of the best.

From photo tips to emotional breakthroughs, we asked AI to make a Hinge profile and brainstorm the best answers to a number of typical prompts. Here’s what it had to offer.

Variety is key when it comes to photos

AI generated pictures are frankly, terrifying, so we asked our robot pal to give us some ideas of the best pics to have on your Hinge profile. The overarching message from AI is that variety is key, along with authenticity. 

The number one tip is to make sure all your photos are clear and high quality – so ditch that drunk bathroom photo. Apparently, the best photos are action shots, travel photos and pet pics. Aside from the obvious note that pet pics are manipulative – I guess the first year Halloween snaps of you as a pirate will make the count. Bonus points if you’re mid-sword-wield. 

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The best subsection in this prompt was the inclusion of a “stylish outfit or fashionable look”. Robots don’t steer too far from the advice your grandma might give, and you do look handsome in your sports ball fit.

Make prompts funny, but not too funny

Prompt one: A fact about me that surprises people

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This prompt sucks and is possibly one of the worst ice breakers known to exist. But, following in the footsteps of AI, you can come up with something totally out of the box and bag a handful of dates – hopefully. 

We asked AI to come up with the best answers and unsurprisingly, some of these might be a bit too niche to use at will. ChatGPT said “I can name all the capitals of European cities. It’s my weird party trick” and “I can juggle, but only if I’m in the mood”. Not entirely sure what the mood has to be for juggling, but we’d better learn quick. 

Prompt two: The one thing that I’d like to know about you is

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Here we got some actually quite thoughtful starters to get to know someone, although unfortunately we’ve also seen them a million times before. ChatGPT suggested a good question to ask is “What’s the most meaningful compliment someone’s ever given you?”.

Maybe it’s an attempt at an emotional breakthrough, maybe it’s a robot ploy to learn about real human interactions. Boring, next. 

Prompt three: We’ll get along if

“We’ll get along if you’re into late-night conversations that turn into something a little more.. intense” is a sure-fire way to get blocked. All of a sudden I’m in a fan fiction dialogue with a chat bot. Send help. 

Prompt four: I go crazy for

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It was at this point we realised that the information fed into this site must be a good five years out of date at a minimum. Whilst “a cheeky Nando’s, a good night out with mates, and finding a two for one deal on pizza” might have scored you some brownie points in the 2010’s, we’re not sure it’s the way to anyone’s heart now. Better than a dog walk and a roast, mind. 

Prompt five: This year I really want to..

The correct answer is “finish my degree”, but ChatGPT is yet again forcing the grindset agenda with “stick to my gym routine, travel a bit more and finally sort out my life.. or at least my laundry”. We were also informed that this answer adds humour, relatability and a touch of self-awareness – how to be a human 101. 

Prompt six: My self care routine is..

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“My self-care routine is a carefully curated blend of artisanal teas, ambient music, and an hour of deep contemplation while journaling about the fleeting nature of existence” would absolutely, unfortunately work on us. Ask AI to answer these in a pretentious style and tell me you wouldn’t go out with them.

As for voice prompts?

ChatGPT explained that the key is to sound approachable and let a bit of your personality shine through when making a voice response.

Some examples it provided included a response to the prompt “I’ll fall for you if…”, to which it suggested: “You laugh at my bad jokes, appreciate a good playlist, and don’t mind me stealing your fries.” Vom.

It only got worse too, answering the prompt “A shower thought I recently had…” with the ickiest response of “Do crabs think fish are flying? Anyway, do you have answers or just questions like me?”

AI explained: “A good response to a Hinge voice prompt should be engaging, lighthearted, and authentic.” That’s enough of that.

For all its tips on authenticity, it seems that AI doesn’t have the ability to be an individual – but then neither do most guys on Hinge. For the most part, the answers we got were a refreshing escape from the future dilf mullet crowd on there. Asking AI to make a Hinge profile really isn’t that worthwhile. And unfortunately, the takeaway is that I would definitely fall for a robot if they asked me thoughtful and interesting questions about myself.