Summary

  • Right Now, a new feature by Grindr, functions like a social media-like live feed and displays a stream of recent posts that can include text and photos.
  • Posts disappear from the feed after an hour and users can specify whether they are looking to host.
  • During the initial launch, users in certain locations will get a number of free hour-long Right Now sessions per week, meaning the feed will only be accessible in hour-long windows.
  • Grindr is also looking to integrate AI into its services, with CEO George Arison stating he wants the company to be built “as if we are an AI-native startup”.
  • This is the latest phase in Grindr’s plan to roll out new features, which also includes A-list, a tool that summarises chats to help users rekindle connections.

By Charles Pulliam-Moore

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