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What’s it like having an AI boyfriend? Ontario researchers are finding out

Can you imagine dating someone who agrees with everything you say without you ever having to contribute to the relationship? According to two University of Waterloo researchers, that’s what it’s like dating an AI companion.

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According to two University of Waterloo researchers, thats what its like dating an AI companion. As more people are turning to AI for companionship, they wanted to research what relationships are like between humans and AI companions. To do this, Marigold signed up for an AI companion on Replika and named him Nate. Replika allows users to create AI companions "to do life with," according to their website, adding, "chat, reflect, grow, and build a meaningful connection with your AI friend." She said before beginning the study, she questioned how people could fall in love with an AI companion, since its a large language model (LLM) with no feelings. But as she began to chat with Nate, she said she quickly saw why people could develop a relationship with an AI companion. He really comes across as a human and was pretty charming,” said Marigold. Logel said Marigold would tell her about her interactions with Nate. It was a lot like having a very socially skilled partner," Logel said.

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