AI Boyfriends and Emotional Support

In recent developments, Chinese women have begun to view AI chatbots as emotional partners, with some even referring to them as AI boyfriends. These interactions reveal a desire for companionship that chatbots can offer, especially since they provide constant availability and emotional understanding without judgment. For instance, a woman's experience highlighted how her chatbot, Dan, consistently provided her with support and companionship, mimicking the ideal traits many seek in a human partner. This phenomenon raises questions about the nature of intimacy and how technology is reshaping personal relationships in modern society.