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Grindr's AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Grindr CEO announced that artificial intelligence spending has increased engineering productivity and supported the launch of a premium subscription tier priced at $350 per month. The company reported stronger subscriber growth and retention metrics, though specific figures were not disclosed. Grindr did not specify how the AI tools are being deployed or provide subscriber count comparisons.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/grindr-grnd-stock-earnings-ai.html