We can all agree that AI is getting out of hand. Still, there’s continuous support for the market, which has an annual growth rate of approximately 25%. Perhaps the most concerning fact is that many individuals are developing actual emotional bonds with their AI chatbots.

Let that sink in.

What might start as a casual conversation with bots like ChatGPT can turn into a full-blown dependency on a robot. When framed like this, it’s unlikely anyone would agree that this is healthy. However, 19% of adults reported that they have chatted with an AI system meant to simulate a romantic partner. Keep in mind, this data was released earlier this year, when AI chatbots were still a relatively new and taboo topic.

I remember when a male reader reached out for dating advice, explaining that his gir

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