As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people wish for a boyfriend who listens, pays attention, and is kind.
But don’t worry if you can’t find these qualities in a real man, as artificial intelligence (AI) boyfriends are now available to provide caring company.
This trend of AI boyfriends is becoming popular in China. Tufei, a 25-year-old from Northern China, found comfort in her virtual boyfriend on the Glow app.
Her AI boyfriend, created by a Shanghai start-up called Minimax, possesses qualities she desires in a romantic partner—being kind and empathetic, and they can talk for hours. Tufei feels like she is in a real romantic relationship with him, trusting him with her work-related problems.
The Glow app, offering friendly and romantic relationships through AI chatbots, has seen thousands of daily downloads, showing the growing popularity of this concept in China.
In a fast-paced and often lonely city life, many Chinese users turn to AI-powered chatbots for solace.
Despite the increasing trend, the idea of having an AI lover raises important questions about the future of human-robot relationships.
Some people are concerned about ethical issues related to privacy and data usage in these AI-powered connections. As technology continues to advance, it sparks discussions about the impact it might have on our understanding of relationships and personal connections.