A new study provides evidence that artificial intelligence technologies are becoming embedded in people’s romantic and sexual lives. The findings, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, indicate that a sizable number of adults in the United States—especially young men—report using AI tools such as chatbot companions, AI-generated sexual imagery, and social media accounts that simulate idealized romantic partners. The researchers also found that more frequent engagement with these technologies was associated with higher levels of depression and lower life satisfaction.

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