AI: A Cheap Date Or The Downfall Of Social Connection?

Romance has crossed a new line that sci-fi movies like Her have been hinting at for years…AI relationships. Apps like Replika, Character.ai and Snapchat’s My AI allow you to transform a chatbot into a companion…or lover. In 2018, a Japanese man even married his AI-powered hologram. People use AI chatbots to “cure” their loneliness, and the ability to customize interactions makes AI a comforting partner. The challenge is to balance these technological advancements with the need for genuine human connection. “When we spend less time with each other, we lose practice in getting along in shared spaces,”