The original Tinder team has expressed strong criticism of the new film 'Swiped,' which portrays co-founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, played by Lily James. Debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival and now available on Hulu, the film has sparked controversy among those who feel it misrepresents the founding story of the popular dating app. This matters because it highlights ongoing tensions in the tech industry regarding recognition and credit for innovation, especially in a space as competitive as dating apps.

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, has expressed her discontent with the Hulu biopic 'Swiped' about her life, stating that she is 'terrified' of how her story is being portrayed. This reaction highlights the challenges faced by public figures when their personal narratives are adapted for film, raising questions about authenticity and representation in biographical storytelling.