Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch launches AI-powered dating app named after her boyfriend

As a seasoned gamer and tech enthusiast, I must admit that the rise of influencers diving into app development is both fascinating and a bit amusing. Haliey Welch, or the ‘Hawk Tuah girl’, has managed to leverage her viral fame into creating a unique niche in the dating world with Pookie Tools.


Haliey Welch, famously recognized as ‘Hawk Tuah girl’, recently unveiled a cutting-edge dating application, christened after her pet name for her beau, which is ‘Pookie’.

In June 2024, a girl known as ‘Hawk Tuah’ became popular on TikTok due to her distinctive catchphrase and lively demeanor.

For a number of weeks, her true identity remained undisclosed. However, it was subsequently unveiled that she is Hailey Welch, a native of Tennessee, who subsequently started her podcast titled “Talk Tuah with Hailee Welch”.

During her first chat, Welch subtly suggested that there was someone special in her life whom she referred to as Pookie. However, it wasn’t until the November 12 episode of her podcast that his true identity was disclosed.

To mark the unveiling, Hayley Welch introduced a fresh AI-driven dating application, named after her boyfriend‘s pet name.

“Gen Z’s relationship guru, Haliey Welch, launches Pookie Tools, all her newest cheat codes for a smarter, more enjoyable dating experience. Designed to help at every step of your relationship, Pookie’s AI tools assist you in making connections, enhancing profiles, and planning dates confidently,” reads the App Store listing.

Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch launches AI-powered dating app named after her boyfriend

Introducing Pookie Tool, now available on iOS! This innovative platform caters specifically to individuals navigating the world of dating. Equipped with advanced AI technology, it assists in starting conversations and providing dating guidance. It also offers style suggestions for dates, as well as tips to elevate your dating profile’s appeal.

TechCrunch spoke with the budding influencer to find out why she decided to release a dating app.

In an interview on Bill Maher’s podcast, Welch shared that it was one of Maher’s suggestions which inspired him. Essentially, Maher encouraged Welch to become a relationship coach, and together they brainstormed the idea. As a result, this application is designed to make it effortless for people to find their lifelong partner, affectionately referred to as Pookie.

2024 wasn’t just Welch who debuted a new app that year; tech vlogger Marques Brownlee launched his personalized wallpaper app, Panels, as early as September. However, the general response to it has been somewhat divided.

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2024-11-15 01:18