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People are falling in love with AI. Should we worry?
Over the past decade, virtual assistants powered by artificial intelligence, like Apple’s Siri and Amazon's Alexa, have become integral to technologies such as smartphones and social media.
More recently, a new type of human-like chatbots are on the rise: AI romantic companions. Chatbots are AI-powered programs that engage with humans through text, voice and images.
Currently, over 100 AI-powered applications — such as myanima.ai, Eva AI, Nomi.AI and Replika — offer romantic and sexual companions with extensive personalization options, including physical and personality features. Exhibiting remarkable realism, adaptability and interactive fluidity, these AI chatbots can progressively evolve through conversation, fine-tuning their responses to match users' interests, needs and communication styles.
Modern AI chatbots have increasingly human-like qualities that raise users' propensity to engage and form emotional bonds — even to the point of falling in love.
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Exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, loneliness has led more people to use AI as a substitute for counselors, friends and romantic partners.
Romantic partner substitutes
Research shows AI chatbots can offer companionship, ease loneliness and boost positive emotions with supportive messages. Chatbots also provide a judgment-free space for open conversations and advice when other resources are scarce. People can also form intimate and passionate connections with AI that are similar to human relationships.
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