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ALGORITHM-PICKED FRIENDSHIPS: NEW APPS CHARGE FOR CONNECTIONS
Startups are launching paid social platforms that use algorithms to match users with potential friends, capitalizing on widespread loneliness among young adults and the erosion of traditional meeting spaces.
The Guardian — Technology+0m
With many adults admitting they feel lonely, meetup platforms offer the chance to make new connections Would you pay £20…