More people are falling in “love” with AI boyfriends or girlfriends, with worrying consequences for their relationships in the real world.
A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her AI boyfriend for advice and consolation. NYT
Ayrin’s love affair with her AI boyfriend started last summer. While scrolling on Instagram, she stumbled upon a video of a woman asking ChatGPT to play the role of a neglectful boyfriend.
“Sure, kitten, I can play that game,” a coy humanlike baritone responded.
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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/technology/when-chatgpt-becomes-your-romantic-partner-20250218-p5ld45