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This research investigates how AI tools affect self-presentation and authenticity in online dating contexts.

June 3, 2026Telematics and Informatics0 citationsOpen Access

The Cyrano effect: LLM-assisted impression management and authenticity in online dating

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This research investigates how AI tools affect self-presentation and authenticity in online dating contexts.
Analyzed interactions in AI-assisted online dating platforms.
Evaluated the influence of AI on user communication styles and authenticity.
Identified challenges in transitioning from online interactions to real-life meetings.
Users reported increased confidence in messaging due to AI assistance.
Participants experienced a disconnect between AI-enhanced personas and their true selves.
AI-polished messages led to confusion regarding authorship and authenticity in dating.

Abstract

• Introduces the “Cyrano Effect” in AI-assisted online dating communication. • Shows how LLMs act as romantic co-authors in online dating. • Identifies a warranting crisis of authorship in AI-polished dating messages. • Explains how AI-shaped personas complicate the move from online to offline.

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