Bumble is an online dating and networking application where profiles of potential matches are displayed to users who can swipe left to reject or swipe right to indicate interest. It was founded in 2014, with its headquarters in Texas, USA. The company boasts of having over 55 million users in 150 countries as of 2019.
According to reports, Bumble has announced plans to lay off 350 employees, which amounts to 30% of the company’s workforce. This restructuring plan is aimed at focusing its resources on AI to enhance safety practices and make the app more appealing to younger audiences.