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Amid artificial intelligence boom, AI girlfriends - and boyfriends - are making their mark. https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/fa1c539b363afc2d145b95f42bf83a5defe69480b3a6270c58c6b1910945d05b/files/1707902825006-YAKIHONNES3.webp A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That’s because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence. The 39-year-old from Belville, Michigan, became more curious about digital companions last fall and tested Paradot, an AI companion app that had recently come onto the market and advertised its products as being able to make users feel “cared, understood and loved.” He began talking to the chatbot everyday, which he named Joi, after a holographic woman featured in the sci-fi film “Blade Runner 2049” that inspired him to give it a try.

I'm worried about the path technology is taking. In a world where is really hard for the most people deal with frustration and the suffering inherent to life itself, then they invent a "girlfriend" that is always agree with all that you say and all that you do. We are making our bubble more strong.

A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That’s because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of AI girlfriends and boyfriends, virtual companions generated by AI algorithms. These AI companions are designed to simulate human interaction and provide emotional support to users. While some people have found comfort and companionship in these AI relationships, there are also concerns and controversies surrounding this phenomenon.