Core Insights - 2025 has been a challenging year for many software and internet stocks, especially small and mid-cap companies that lack direct connections to the AI investment boom [1] - Dating apps have faced significant challenges, experiencing a "double whammy" effect [1] Industry Analysis - The technology sector is currently influenced by various themes, with a notable divide between companies benefiting from AI investments and those that are not [1] - The experience of analysts in both Wall Street and Silicon Valley highlights the evolving landscape of the technology industry [1]

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AI in Dating Apps - Dating apps are exploring AI to revitalize user engagement [1] - The technology carries the risk of alienating users further [1]

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