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Good morning, entrepreneurs. The digital dating revolution is hitting a wall as users abandon swipe culture for face-to-face meetups. From startup founders reinventing social connection to forgotten innovators finally getting recognition, here's what's reshaping how we connect.

In today's briefing

  • 1.Dating apps vs. real life
  • 2.The unsung pregnancy test inventor
  • 3.MIT's breakthrough tech tracker
  • ⚑Quick hits on other news
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MIT Technology Review

πŸš€MIT Technology Review Launches AI Hype Index to Separate Signal from Startup Noise

The Rundown: MIT Technology Review is positioning itself as the authoritative filter for breakthrough technologies with flagship features like the AI Hype Index and annual innovation rankings.

The details:

  • ●The 10 Breakthrough Technologies list annually spotlights game-changing innovations with major near-term commercial impact
  • ●35 Innovators Under 35 and 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch track the people and businesses driving technology transformation
  • ●Coverage spans four core verticals: Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change and Energy, Biotechnology and Health, and Computing
  • ●The AI Hype Index serves as a dedicated tracker separating legitimate AI advances from marketing noise
Why it matters: For founders in deep tech, getting recognized by MIT Technology Review's annual lists can be a game-changer for fundraising and talent acquisition. Their focus on separating hype from reality also signals that investors and customers are getting more sophisticated about evaluating technology claims.

πŸ“° Source: MIT Technology Review

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Everything else in the news today

Bending Spoons acquired Meetup.com in 2024 and immediately raised organizer pricing despite user growth
The original Predictor pregnancy test required a 2-hour wait time and cost significantly more than modern versions
Thursday dating app restricts activity to one day per week to encourage real-world meetups
Dating Apps Are Losing to Real Life as Users Flee Digital for In-Person Connections β€” 2026-03-22 | subtl