AI chatbots have become increasingly popular, but maybe in ways we didn’t expect. These chatbots are an artificial intelligence that you can hold a conversation with. In this day in age, it is no surprise that a number of people are finding potential romance with this technology.
Especially with the popularity of programs such as Black Mirror, Her, and Westworld, conversation over what defines “human” is become blurrier by the day. Much like in popular media, AIs today are pretty complex and there are times where it really can be difficult to differentiate between fantasy and reality.
For this reason, romantic relationships with technology is on the rise. Countless apps such as My Virtual Boyfriend or Self allow you to engage in conversations with a virtual partner. Of course, while these programs are able to hold up a good conversation they are far from being able to actually feel emotions.
That is not stopping people all over the globe from indulging in these apps. People argue that it’s like having a significant other without the drama. Others claim that this fad is another sign that we are going too far with our dependence on technology.
Regardless on where your position stands, there is no doubt that AI Chatbot significant others are going to be on the rise. As time goes on, the technology is only going to get better and better. One day, these chatbot conversations may just be indistinguishable from human conversations.
Who knows? Maybe this will become the norm sooner than you think. Until then, we’ll just have to wait and see.