"This void of emotional connection is precisely what romantic chatbots—and the deep-learning algorithms that power them—are trading in. Nearly half of all men, 45%, are expected to use AI for romance, marking a significant increase from the previous year, according to a new report from McAfee Research. Ads for AI girlfriends abound on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Sadly, demand is high."
Very thought-provoking article with deep and very sad insights into the topic.