Andy Dunn, founder of Bonobos, has launched a new social app called Pie, designed to help people make friends in real life. The app has successfully raised $11.5 million in Series A funding and has attracted over 130,000 monthly active users in San Francisco and Chicago. However, the growing number of users has led to crowded events, making it challenging for attendees to connect with one another.
To address this issue, Pie has integrated an AI-powered tool called Sparked Connections, which predicts compatibility among users attending events. Participants take a personality quiz that helps group them into smaller, more compatible chat groups before the event, enhancing the chances of meaningful connections. This innovative approach highlights the role of AI in tackling social challenges, especially in a time when loneliness is a growing concern.
• Pie uses AI to enhance social connections at events.
• The app integrates personality quizzes to group compatible users.
The quiz predicts compatibility among users based on personality traits and preferences.
An algorithm divides users into groups based on predicted compatibility for better social interactions.
Feedback loops help improve the AI's predictions by analyzing user interactions and connections.
Bonobos is an online fashion retailer founded by Andy Dunn, now focusing on social connectivity through Pie.
ChatGPT is utilized to power the AI features in Pie, enhancing user interactions and compatibility predictions.
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