Chief Technology Officer, Match
Search every verified Will Wu interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Will Wu, Chief Technology Officer at Match Group, stated in a March 2025 interview that AI is already an integral part of the dating experience on the company's platforms. He noted that Match Group has been incorporating AI into its products for a long time, using it for recommendations and to enhance trust and safety, and that the company has been "doubling down" on AI since the release of ChatGPT two years ago. In a separate TEDx talk in March 2025, Wu discussed the potential for AI to help preserve the stories, culture, and traditions of villages. He described scenarios where AI could provide early warnings for natural disasters, assist elderly farmers with planting decisions, and make education more accessible through interactive lessons. Wu emphasized that the goal is for communities to define how they use the technology, stating that "it's about us, our humanity, our creativity defining how we use it."
“What if a village could use AI to hold on to its stories, its culture and its traditions forever?”
“The quest is not about that technology doing other things — it's about us, our humanity, our creativity defining how we use it.”
“Villagers today face two big challenges: one, we're losing traditions — songs and stories passed down for generations — and two, not everyone in a village has access to the same resources, things like education tools and even the simple internet connection.”
“Imagine an elderly farmer staring at the sky wondering when to plant — then his phone sends him a text: 'Hey, it's going to rain next week, time to plant.' That's AI in action, helping make better harvests, less stress and more food on the table.”
“AI could help by acting as an early warning system — when everyone gets an alert on their phones saying 'a flood is coming, move to higher ground,' it could save lives.”
“With AI we could record the stories, preserving them, sharing them and even translating them into other languages; AI could take those stories and turn them into books, animations or even songs.”
“AI could also make education easier to access — kids could learn math and science through fun interactive lessons on tablets; adults could learn new skills, start businesses or even connect with loved ones far away.”
“Even if someone goes away to a big city they can still stay part of the village — virtual meetings, online projects — this is how AI could keep those connections strong no matter the distance.”
“The stories of our villages aren't just stories — they're pieces of who we are; with AI we have a chance to preserve them, share them and also create new ones for the future. Let's make sure that when AI enters our villages it makes them thrive not just with technology but with heart.”
“Today, whether they realize it or not, AI is already an integral part of the dating experience.”
“Match Group has actually been working to incorporate AI into our platforms for a very long time, well before ChatGPT exploded onto the market two years ago.”
“We use AI in recommendations, we use AI to enhance trust and safety — we've really applied AI towards a lot of different aspects of our business.”
“When ChatGPT came out about two years ago we were very inspired, we're very excited, and we've really been doubling down since then.”
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