Ben Guez, a content creator and startup founder, has found an ingenious way to expand his dating pool using the open-source AI agent OpenClaw. He uses it to post emotional Instagram reels after every World Cup match, asking for emotional support from fans of the losing team. While his methods may seem unconventional, others are finding more subtle ways to leverage OpenClaw for date planning and other tasks.

Jeff Weisbein, founder of a tech PR firm, uses it to research where to take dates in South Florida. However, he draws the line at letting AI mediate actual conversations, feeling that such a method seems like a “pretty terrible way” to communicate with someone you’re interested in.

Some are even using AI for more delicate tasks, like breaking up. Cailey uses Claude to automatically send messages ending flirts, though she admits it might not always be well-received by the other party.

The security implications of outsourcing personal relationships to AI are concerning, especially when considering stories of profiles being created without consent or dating coaches sharing their use with others. Co-founder Lazer Cohen of NanoClaw points out that human-in-the-loop approval is crucial for such sensitive tasks.

While OpenClaw might not be the future of serious dating, its creative uses show just how far we’re willing to go—and perhaps how much we enjoy being played—when it comes to finding love in the digital age.