“The purpose of AI is to augment human intelligence, not replace it.” - Ginni Rometty, Former CEO, IBM
The idea behind AI-curated gatherings
Unlike dating or networking apps, 222 organizes in-person dinners and events with carefully matched participants. Before joining, users complete detailed questionnaires about their interests, values, and personalities. The AI then curates compatible groups, refining its matchmaking after each event. The goal is not just meeting people, but fostering real, recurring friendships.
The loneliness epidemic and its risks
Health experts have been increasingly alarmed by what former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called the “loneliness epidemic.” Studies show social isolation can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, contributing to heart disease, dementia, and depression. AI’s role in bridging this gap could make a measurable difference to public well-being.
Real-world success stories
Entrepreneurs like Isabella Epstein, founder of Kndrd*, discovered how difficult making friends in big cities can be. Her app now allows thousands of women in New York to organize real-world activities, proving that the business model of in-person connection still works just smarter, with AI’s help.
From virtual to real connections
New technologies increasingly match people not with avatars or chatbots, but with compatible humans. As founder Keyan Kazemian says, AI can help people “not only form initial connections but build long-term relationships.”
Summary
AI-based social platforms such as 222 and Kndrd* are tackling the loneliness epidemic by facilitating genuine, offline friendships. Through intelligent matchmaking, these apps help users connect based on shared values and interests, offering a hopeful balance between technology and humanity.Food for thought
If AI can help us find friends, could it also redefine what human connection means in the digital age?AI concept to learn: Predictive compatibility
Predictive compatibility uses AI algorithms to analyze user traits, preferences, and behavior patterns to identify potential matches for friendships or relationships. It applies machine learning to enhance human connection by suggesting people most likely to build lasting bonds.
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