Inside the Growing ‘Digisexual’ Subculture of People in Relationships With AI

As chatbots grow more conversational, some users are forming emotional bonds with AI, raising questions about the future of human–machine intimacy.

AI Companion App Replika Faces FTC Complaint

The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations ...
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Human-AI relationship study reveals how chatbot language patterns feel 'real' to users

These days, it's not unusual to hear stories about people falling in love with artificial intelligence. People are not only using AI to solve equations or plan trips, they are also telling chatbots ...
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A columnist suggested dumping your AI lover. We asked AI to respond.

April 21, 2025 at 1:36 p.m. EDTJust now Please use a modern browser to get the best experience. When I learned we’d be publishing Jennifer Wright’s April 8 online ...
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Will AI replace human connection?

Meta’s new artificial intelligence app is designed to answer questions, offer advice, and be a digital companion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pushing the idea that chatbots could offer people a sense of ...
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AI App Replika Accused of Deceptive Marketing

Tech ethics organizations have filed an FTC complaint against the AI companion app Replika, alleging that the company employs deceptive marketing to target vulnerable potential users and encourages ...
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The Dark Side of AI: Men Insult & ‘Hit’ AI Virtual Girlfriends – Experts Warn of Real-World Violence | VIDEO

*In a world where technology continues to blur the lines between reality and virtuality, a disturbing trend has emerged: people are using AI chatbots, like those on the Replika app, not as companions ...