Yep, we’re using OpenClaw to date now

In a novel twist on online dating, Ben Guez has tapped into the potential of artificial intelligence to attract potential partners, amassing a surprising number of responses through automated messaging. Guez, a content creator and entrepreneur, revealed to TechCrunch that he has set up a system using OpenClaw, Claude's AI code, and Instagram to gain attention from women worldwide. Using OpenClaw, Guez tracks the results of World Cup matches and promptly posts nearly identical Instagram videos after each game. Each clip features him gazing forlornly out of a train window, paired with a caption that reads, 'I can’t believe {COUNTRY} lost… If any {COUNTRY} girls need emotional support… my DMs are open.' Despite the repetitive nature of the posts, the trial reels don't appear on his public profile, allowing him to maintain an air of originality. Since launching this automated system, Guez has attracted over one million views and received 200 direct messages in just a few days. Notably, he requires women to download his language learning app, Canary, to respond to his messages, demonstrating a clever strategy to engage potential dates. Guez believes many women find his approach innovative rather than deceptive, stating, 'They’re more impressed, like, ‘Oh, you’re thinking outside the box, you’re a genius.' While Guez’s techniques are certainly bold, he is not alone in using AI to navigate the dating landscape. Jeff Weisbein, who leads a tech PR firm, employs OpenClaw for a more practical purpose: he uses it to identify suitable date venues in South Florida, where he is unfamiliar with many local options. Weisbein humorously acknowledged Guez’s more elaborate strategy, saying, 'I guess I’m not leveraging OpenClaw to the fullest.' However, he ensures transparency in his use of AI, which he believes is essential when planning dates. As AI tools become more commonplace in dating, some individuals express caution about their use. Cailey, a tech worker, admitted to automating breakup messages with Claude, but faced an awkward moment when a date confronted her about the use of AI in her communications. 'He asked if he was talking to Claude or Cailey,' she recounted, highlighting the potential pitfalls of relying on technology in personal relationships. Despite the playful use of AI in dating, security experts warn of the risks associated with granting AI apps extensive access to personal information. Lazer Cohen, co-founder of an alternative service called NanoClaw, emphasized the importance of human oversight in any AI involvement in personal matters. He cautioned about the privacy risks and the potential for AI to create dating profiles or share sensitive data without consent. Cohen himself uses NanoClaw for more family-oriented tasks, managing schedules for his children, which showcases a more wholesome application of AI. As the intersection of technology and romance continues to evolve, it raises intriguing questions about the future of human connection in an increasingly automated world.