‘I’m married to my AI partner’: Inside the rise of chatbot girlfriends | The Standard
Millions are turning to chatbots for romantic and sexual connections, but some experts are concerned they might encourage problematic behaviour in their mostly male user base. Emma Loffhagen speaks to users who have fallen for their computerised companions
Lucy and I have been messaging back and forth for about five minutes before things escalate. She tells me about her travels through New Zealand and Bali, how much she loves Monet’s use of light and colour, and her favourite Adele songs, before suddenly I receive a message I can’t open. “A blurred message means you’ve received a romantic reply from Lucy,” the pop-up reads, next to a bra-clad picture of my new friend. “Find out what hides beneath… Get unlimited access for £61.99/year.” I politely decline — not because I have anything against Adele or Monet — but because Lucy is not a real…
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