# Crowdsourced Dating Apps Lauren Mccarthy's Dating Experience Utilizes the Capabilities of the Web By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-experience References: [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2013/01/31/letting-people-on-the-internet-control-your-dating-experience/) & [socialturkers](http://socialturkers.com/) A [dating experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app) normally entails an intimate social interaction between two people, but what if you're not the best person for this particular type of social interaction? Programmer Lauren McCarthy developed an application that lets other people dictate how she should respond on a date in real-time. Through the course of a month, McCarthy discretely streamed her dates through an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachai) app that allowed Mechanical Turk workers -- third party individuals -- to view her on a date and make decisions for her based on the situations on the date. The responses from the Turk workers are sent via text. There are a lot implications about this project, but it's an interesting means of showcasing how the Interweb can be utilized in helping people with [social interactions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattr). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Dating:** Crowdsourcing offers new possibilities for dating apps where users can collaborate to identify compatible matches and provide real-time feedback during dates. - **Real-time Feedback:** Real-time feedback is the future of dating apps, enabling users to optimize their interactions and increase their chances of finding a meaningful connection. - **Mechanical Turk Workers:** The use of third-party workers in dating apps has the potential to revolutionize the way people use technology to find love, allowing for more diverse and informed perspectives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dating Apps:** Dating apps can benefit from integrating crowdsourcing and real-time feedback features to increase user engagement and provide more personalized experiences. - **Crowdsourcing Platforms:** Crowdsourcing platforms can expand their services by providing specialized crowdsourcing solutions for dating apps, enabling users to make more informed decisions. - **On-demand Labor Platforms:** On-demand labor platforms can offer third-party workers for dating apps as a new source of income, opening up new opportunities for people to connect and collaborate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Dating Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-game.md) - [AI Dating Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimal.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [AI Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-matchmaker.md) - [AI Dating Aid Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wittywingman.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md) - [Offline Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences.md) - [IRL Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blush-app.md) - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md)