Grindr reports AI completed work equivalent to 200 engineers

Grindr CEO George Arison stated that engineering output increased between 2.5 and 3.5 times between July 2025 and April 2026, with minimal staff growth. This increase would equate to hiring approximately 200 additional engineers, costing around $60 million annually. The company measures productivity by the amount of code shipped, though this metric is controversial. Arison indicated the company will spend $6 million on tokens this year. The CEO argued that AI allows his best engineers to focus on areas that benefit most from human creativity, in a context where the industry faces a shortage of exceptional talent.