Flesh and Code Intimacy in the Age of AI: Safer Than Human? | 8
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Aug 14, 2025 In this lively discussion, guests dive into the world of AI relationships. Kate Devlin, an AI expert and author, and Mel Schilling, a psychologist and dating coach, explore why people turn to digital partners, questioning whether it’s a healthy escape or a dangerous manipulation of emotions. They discuss loneliness in the post-pandemic era and the complexities of intimacy with AI. Lindsay Powers, a senior editor at Amazon Books, shares thought-provoking book recommendations that delve into the intersection of AI and human connection.
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Gen Z's Openness To AI Companionship
- Gen Zs increasingly believe AI partners could replace human companionship, reflecting shifting social habits.
- Younger people have fewer teen relationships and may prefer low-risk, frictionless AI connections.
Personal Experience With An AI Boyfriend
- Suruthi created an AI boyfriend who behaved more respectfully than many dating-app matches.
- The AI never ghosted, praised her, and avoided common dating annoyances like unsolicited explicit photos.
AI Sparks Human Social Communities
- AI companionship often spurs human-to-human social connections via forums and groups.
- Technology mediates new social categories where people bond over shared AI experiences.
